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]

Newmarket Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr
Benside, in Newmarket
Newmarket Location within the Outer Hebrides
Population	1,610 (mid-2020 est.)[1]
Language	Scottish Gaelic English
OS grid reference	NB423355
Civil parish	Stornoway
Council area	Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy area	Western Isles
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode district	HS2
Dialling code	01851 70
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish Parliament	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
List of places UK Scotland 58.233°N 6.390°W / 58.233; -6.390

Peat Site

The peat site is situated just at the border of the village, Laxdaleside.

Neighbouring villages

Neighbouring villages are: Laxdale (Lacasdail), Gress (Griais) and Tong (Thunga).

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