Cross (Scottish Gaelic: Cros) is a township on the Isle of Lewis in the community of Ness, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Cross is within the parish of Barvas.[1] Cross is also situated on the A857, between Stornoway and Port of Ness.[2]
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![]() A few steps from the back of the inn, looking south-westwards across the township of Cros | |
![]() ![]() Cross Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB501617 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 810 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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Cross had a school, which closed in 2011 and is now the Community Museum. The settlement also has a food store, a hotel-inn, war memorial, post office, two churches and Croileagan. Cross is home to around 100 people.
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