Laxdale

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Laxdale
Gaelic: Lacasdal
Ross-shire
Laxdale - geograph.org.uk - 1242177.jpg
An aerial view of Laxdale
Location
Grid reference: NB423349
Location: 58°13’41"N, 6°23’20"W
Data
Post town: Stornoway
Postcode: HS2
Dialling code: 01851
Local Government
Council: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Parliamentary
constituency:
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Laxdale is a village on the island of Lewis in Ross-shire. Although nominally a distinct village, Laxdale is now effectively a suburb of Stornoway. Laxdale is also within the parish of Stornoway.[1] There is a school called Laxdale School. The Laxdale River passes along the northern side of Laxdale. The A857 road runs through Laxdale, from Stornoway to Port of Ness.[2]

References

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