LOCAL INFORMATION
Fiosrachadh ionadail
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
There is lots going on in Galson Estate! From festivals to sports classes, craft fairs to ceilidhs, there is always something going on!
The below calendar includes events run by some local community organisations. If your organisation is planning an event it may be a useful tool to use to avoid clashing with other events happening in the area.
LISTINGS OF LOCAL SITES AND AMENITIES / Làraich is Goireasan Ionadail
HOW TO USE THE MAP:
HISTORICAL
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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
Eoropie, signposted road.
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Clach an Truiseil
Ballantrushal, signposted road.
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Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Sgoil Chrois, North Dell.
Tel: 01851 810377
Dell Mill
North Dell, signposted road.
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Dùn Bhuirgh
Melbost Borve.
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Dùn Èistean
Knockaird, signposted path.
Fishery memorial
Port of Ness, beside harbour.
Shielings
Cuishader, moor beyond Skigersta.
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Steinacleit Cairn & Stone Circle
Lower Shader, signposted road/track.
Teampall Mholuaidh
Eoropie, signposted grass path.
(St Peter's Episcopal Church, Francis Street, Stornoway).
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War Memorials
Cross, beside main road.
Borve, Clan MacQuarrie centre.
SHOPS / RETAILERS
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Borve Pottery
Fivepenny Borve.
Tel: 01851 850345
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Borve Mini-market
Fivepenny Borve.
01851 850410
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Breanish Tweed
Adabrock.
Tel: 01851 810022
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Carthannas Nis/Laundrette
Cross Skigersta road.
Tel: 01851 810863
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Colour factory
Habost.
Tel: 01851 810851
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Cross Stores & Butchers
Cross Skigersta road.
Tel: 01851 810241
Edna MacLeod
Fivepenny Ness.
Tel: 01851 810405
Harbour View gallery
Port of Ness.
Tel: 01851 810735
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Morven Gallery
Upper Barvas.
Tel: 01851 240816
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Swainbost shop
Swainbost.
Tel: 01851 810223
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EATING
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Borve Country House Hotel
Fivepenny Borve.
Tel: 01851 850223
Breakwater Café
Port of Ness.
Tel: 01851 827 197
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Sgoil Chrois, Cross. Café.
Tel: 01851 810377
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Wobbly Dog Café
Lionel.
Tel: 01851 810 838
Morven Gallery
Upper Barvas. Tea room.
Tel: 01851 240816
The Decca, Lionel. Tea room & evening dining.
Tel: 01851 810571
LEISURE
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Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre, Fivepenny Borve.
Tel: 01851 850397
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Eoropie Dunes Playpark Eoropie.
GAIN Tel: 01851 810518
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Loch Stiapabhat Nature Observatory
Knockaird.
Contact the Galson Estate Trust
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Ness F.C. & Social Club
Fivepenny Ness.
Tel: 01851 810421
Spòrsnis
Lionel.
Tel: 01851 810039
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Taigh Dhonnchaidh
Habost.
Tel: 01851 810166
Over 400 local businesses operate on the Galson Estate, ranging from small to medium enterprises.
Below is a list of businesses. Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
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If you are a local business operating on the estate and would like to be included, please get in touch with us here.
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HARBOURS & BEACHES
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Eoropie beach
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Port of Ness beach
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Port of Ness harbour
Port of Ness.
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Skigersta pier
Skigersta.
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Stoth, Butt of Lewis.
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TRAVEL
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Dolaidh's Taxi
Tel: 07768522758
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Hebridean Mini Bus Service
Tel: 01851 810323
GARAGES
Ian Murray Motor Repair
Tel: 01851 810121
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Galson Motor Services Ltd
Tel: 01851 840269
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MacInnes Garage
Tel: 01851 840490
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POST OFFICES
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Cross
Tel: 01851 810209
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Port of Ness
Tel: 01851 810218
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Skigersta
Tel: 01851 810427
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South Galson
Tel: 01851 731
ARTS & CRAFTS
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Butt of Lewis Textiles
Tel: 01851 810600
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Callicvol Quilts
Tel: 01851 810681
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Christine Davidson (Siarart)
Fine artist & illustrator
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Greenall-Odell Studio
Tel: 01851 810170
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Netty Sopata: Diggory Brown
Studio Aros
Art & Graphic Design
Tel: ​01851 850259
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Tiger Textiles
Tel: 07787 924 240
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Westside Knitwear & Harris Tweed Crafts
Textiles
SCHOOLS
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Lionel School, Lionel
Tel: 01851 810208
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Sgoil an Taobh Siar, Barvas
Tel: 01851 701602
WALKS
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Tolsta - Ness Heritage Trail​​
ACCOMMODATION
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Aros Bungalow, Lionel
Self Catering
Tel: 07887902652
Bayview House, Port of Ness
Self Catering
Tel: 07778 831 208
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Borve Country House Hotel
Fivepenny Borve.
Tel: 01851 850223
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Cabuzana B&B
Cross.
Tel: 01851 810154
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Ceòl na Mara, Port of Ness
Self Catering
Tel: 01851 810429
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Dream Hebrides, Port of Ness
Self Catering
Tel: 01851 810269
Park House
Self Catering, Port of Ness
Tel: 01851 810140.
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Eoropie Cottage
Self Catering
Tel: 07528 064 011
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Galson Farm Guesthouse
South Galson.
Tel: 01851 850492
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Hebridean Huts
North Galson.
Tel: 01851 850700
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Heatherview
North Galson.
Tel: 01851 850471
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Morrison View, Cross Skigersta
Self Catering
Tel: 07748 280 095
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The Chalet, South Glason
Self Catering
Tel: 01851 850309
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The Decca
Lionel.
Tel: 01851 810571
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Tigh Gagan, Lionel
Self Catering
Tel: 01851 700918
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White House Bed & Breakfast
Upper Shader.
Tel: 01851 850278
OTHER USEFUL SITES
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Air an Lot
Crofting Experience
Tel: 07796415097
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Cainnt Cultural Services
Gaelic Translation Services
Tel: 07796415097
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Habost Amenity Site
Recycling & Disposal
Tel: 01851 850393
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Peateater
Tel: 01851 810349
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UOG Business Centre
South Galson.
Tel: 01851 850393
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UOG turbine site
Ballantrushal.
FUEL
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Swainbost shop, Swainbost.
Tel: 01851 810223
CHURCHES
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Borve Free Church, under jurisdiction of Barvas Free Church, Barvas.
Manse Tel: 01851 840284
Cross Church of Scotland
Cross.
Manse Tel: 01851 810375
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Cross Free Church, Cross.
Manse Tel: 01851 811193
Cross Free Church (Continuing)
North Dell.
Manse Tel: 01851 810037
Ness Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Lionel.
Manse Tel: 01851 810228
TRADESMEN
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AIM Plumbing & Heating
Tel: 07917191991
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Alex Murray Construction
Tel: 01851 701675
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Calum Murray Ltd
Plumbing & Heating
Tel: 01851 810767
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Danda Groundworks
Tractor & Digger Hire
Tel: 01851 810423
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DN Morrison Joiners, Barvas
Tel: 01851 840350
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Duncan MacKay & Sons
Civil Engineering
Tel: 01851 704555
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Genesis Electrical Control Engineers
Tel: 01851 810317
Kevin MacRae
Electrical Services
Tel: 01851 810133
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Murdo MacLeod
Electrical Services
Tel: 01851 810629
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Nessglaze
Windows & Doors
Tel: 01851 704973
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The Draughtsman - Jonathan Smith
Tel: 07884 112 181
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W.M. Taylor
Building and Civil Engineering Contractor
DEFIBRILLATORS
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Breakwater Café
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Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre, Fivepenny Borve.
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Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Sgoil Chrois, North Dell.
Cross Skigersta
High Street phone box
Dell Fire Station
Lionel School
Taigh Dhonnchaidh
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Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn
Business Centre
MEDICAL
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Habost surgery
Habost.
Tel: 01851 810689
Westside Medical Practice
Fivepenny Borve.
Tel: 01851 850282