Newmarket (/njuːˈmɑːrkət/; Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr [ən̪ˠ ˈmaɾakaj ˈuːɾ]) is a village in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, on the Isle of Lewis near Stornoway. It is part of the Leodsoch countryside and a peat site is not far away. Its nearest town is Stornoway and the nearest council headquarters is Na h-Eileanan Siar in Stornoway. Newmarket is within the parish of Stornoway.[2] Newmarket is situated on the A857 at the junction with the B895.[3] The remains of a stone circle exist to the west of the villages in a croft.[4]
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Population | 1,610 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB423355 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 70 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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The peat site is situated just at the border of the village, Laxdaleside.
Neighbouring villages are: Laxdale (Lacasdail), Gress (Griais) and Tong (Thunga).
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