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Steinish
Steinish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Steinish is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Steinish (Scottish Gaelic: Steinnis, IPA:[ˈʃtʰʲeɲɪʃ]) is a village in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of Lewis, near Plasterfield and Stornoway Airport. Steinish is situated within the parish of Stornoway, and is also situated adjacent to the Laxdale estuary. A treasure trove was discovered in Steinish, in 1876, containing coins from the era of Francis and Mary, Mary, and James VI. Wildlife in the area includes the Arctic tern, the corn crake, the blackpoll warbler and the knot, as well as a sighting of the cattle egret.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2200, -6.3469
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steinish?
- Steinish is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 0AA).
- Is Steinish free to visit?
- Yes, Steinish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Steinish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 0AA. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.