Gress
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The Gress Raiders Memorial, Gress
| Gress | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Griais | |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STORNOWAY ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Scottish Parliament | Western Isles |
Gress (Scottish Gaelic: Griais), a thriving hamlet on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, is adjacent to the larger village of Back. Between 1919 and 1921, Gress - along with nearby Coll, Lewis and Tong - was the scene of several land raids.
History
Main article: History of the Outer Hebrides
Nature
Flag of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the only official flag for any part the Outer Hebrides. [1]
Education
See also: Education in Scotland
Myths and legends
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External links
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- Visitor's guide for the Island of Lewis
- Website of the Western Isles Council with links to other resources
- Disabled access to Lewis for residents and visitors
- 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Lewis and Harris
- A Guide to living in the Outer Hebrides, with most information pertaining to Lewis
Coordinates: 58°18′N 6°17′W / 58.300°N 6.283°W
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