Gress (Scottish Gaelic: Griais), a hamlet on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, is adjacent to the larger village of Back. Gress is within the parish of Stornoway.[1] Between 1919 and 1921, Gress – along with nearby Coll and Tong – was the scene of several land raids.[2]
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![]() The Gress Raiders Memorial, Gress | |
![]() ![]() Gress Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB490425 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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The corn mill at Gress was built in the 19th century and used until the early 20th century. The two-storey building is in a state of ruin. There is a millstone still present.[3]
Gress is situated on the B895, between Stornoway and North Tolsta.[4]
The moorland to the north of Gress is a breeding site for Arctic and great skua in the summer.[5] The Iceland gull and the brent goose can be seen at Gress.[6] The garden tiger moth has also been seen at Gress.[7]
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