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Lewis & Harris (Stornoway), Scotland

The Isle of Lewis is steeped in history and culture. Ancient standing stone circles and pristine beaches are juxtaposed with the island’s quaint town of Stornoway, a unique mix of cafés, inns and boutiques featuring the work of local artisans and craftspeople. Known in Old Norse as Stjórnavágr, meaning “steering bay,” Stornoway was founded by the Vikings in the early 9th century. In the summer months, you might spy locals cutting the peat; in the winter, the distinctive dry smell of peat fires drifts in the wind; and year-round, fishermen wrangle their catch in the picturesque bay.