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Lewis and Harris, Ross-shire

Lewis and Harris is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Lewis (the northern two-thirds of the island) lying in Ross-shire and Harris (the southern third) in Inverness-shire. The boundary between Lewis and Harris runs west to east from Loch Resort to Loch Seaforth. The island is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Primary Name(s): Lewis and Harris
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 58.019275,-6.873552
Grid Reference: NB 1232 1373
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 166888

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lewis_and_Harris,_Ross-shire_166888