Human settlement in Scotland
Laxdale
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LaxdaleLocation within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB423349 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | STORNOWAY |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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58°13′41″N 6°23′20″W / 58.228°N 6.389°W / 58.228; -6.389 |
Laxdale (Scottish Gaelic: Lacasdal) is a village in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of Lewis. Although nominally a distinct village, Laxdale is now effectively a suburb of Stornoway. Laxdale is also within the parish of Stornoway. There is a school called Laxdale School. The Abhainn Lacasdail or Laxdale River passes along the northern side of Laxdale. The A857 runs through Laxdale, from Stornoway to Port of Ness.
See also
References
- "Details of Laxdale". Scottish Places. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- "A857". Sabre. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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