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Location in Na h-Eileanan an IarBaile na Creige sits where the marker shows within the county.

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About Baile na Creige

Baile na Creige is a small settlement located in the Outer Hebrides, within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar. Situated on the island of Lewis, it lies to the west of the main village of Carloway, near the rugged coastline. The name translates to 'town of the rock' in Gaelic, reflecting the local landscape. The area is known for its traditional crofting communities and strong Gaelic cultural heritage. The surrounding terrain features peat bogs, rocky outcrops, and coastal paths, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The postcode area HS9 covers the western part of Lewis, including this rural community. The population is small, with residents maintaining a close-knit way of life. The settlement is accessible by road from the main island routes, though it remains quiet and unspoilt by tourism.

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Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Borgh 0 yards Tangasdal 0.9 miles Allathasdal 1.2 miles Grithean 1.4 miles Ceann Loch 1.4 miles Cliaid 1.9 miles Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil 1.9 miles Gleann 2 miles Geàrraidh Gadhal 2 miles Nasg 2 miles Ceann Tangabhal 2 miles Sgallairidh 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Na h-Eileanan Siar
Ward Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh
Constituency Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Streets in HS9 20 shown View all streets

A888 11 Allathasdal a Deas 1 An Gleann 1 Baile na Creige 1 Borgh 1 Cialla 1 Cismaol Cottages 1 Corran Cismaol 1 Cuithir 1 Grìnn 2 Leanish 1 Leideag 2 Main Street 1 Maol Domhnaich 1 Nasg 1 Rathad na Horgh 3 Rathad Naomh Bhrianan 1 St Barr's Crescent 1 St Michael's Cottages 1 The Square 2

Postcodes in HS9 50 shown View all postcodes

HS9 5AB HS9 5UA HS9 5UB HS9 5UH HS9 5UJ HS9 5UL HS9 5UN HS9 5UP HS9 5UQ HS9 5UR HS9 5UT HS9 5UU HS9 5UW HS9 5UX HS9 5UY HS9 5UZ HS9 5WZ HS9 5XB HS9 5XD HS9 5XE HS9 5XF HS9 5XG HS9 5XH HS9 5XJ HS9 5XL HS9 5XN HS9 5XP HS9 5XQ HS9 5XR HS9 5XS HS9 5XT HS9 5XU HS9 5XW HS9 5XX HS9 5XY HS9 5XZ HS9 5YA HS9 5YB HS9 5YD HS9 5YE HS9 5YF HS9 5YH HS9 5YL HS9 5YN HS9 5YP HS9 5YQ HS9 5YR HS9 5YU HS9 5YW HS9 5ZE