Cromore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cromore
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 Looking down on the sheltered natural harbour at Cromor |
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 Cromore
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
| OS grid reference | NB399211 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Cromore (which is Crò Mòr in Scottish Gaelic) is a small community in Scotland. It is located on the Isle of Lewis, which is part of the Outer Hebrides islands. Cromore is about 27 miles (43 km) by road from Stornoway, the biggest town nearby.
Discovering Cromore
Cromore is known as a crofting township. This means it's a small village where people traditionally live and farm small plots of land called crofts. It's a very active and lively place.
Beautiful Scenery
Cromore is located near one of Scotland's National Scenic Areas. These are special places chosen for their amazing natural beauty. The area around Cromore is wild and untouched. This makes it a popular spot for tourists who love nature. Many old croft houses in Cromore have been turned into holiday homes for visitors.
Famous Faces from Cromore
Even though Cromore is a small place, some well-known people come from here. These include Kenny Boyle, who is an actor and writer. Another famous person is Coinneach MacLeod, also known as The Hebridean Baker. He is a popular baker and author.
