Plasterfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plasterfield
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 Stornoway radar station, which helps controllers at Prestwick monitor transatlantic and other high-level air traffic, at the south-eastern corner of Plasterfield |
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
| OS grid reference | NB440330 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STORNOWAY |
| Postcode district | HS1 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Plasterfield (which is Raon na Crèadha in Scottish Gaelic) is a small community, also known as a hamlet. It is located in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, on the beautiful Isle of Lewis. Plasterfield is part of the larger area called Stornoway.
Exploring Plasterfield: A Small Community
Plasterfield is like a neighborhood, or "suburb," of the main town, Stornoway. It's made up of two groups of houses that were built after World War II.
What You'll Find in Plasterfield
This small community is home to some important services and businesses.
- The ambulance station for the entire Isle of Lewis is located here. This means it's a key spot for helping people in emergencies.
- There's also a small area for businesses and factories, called an industrial estate. This one is known as Mossend estate.
- In the 1970s, a new group of houses was built next to Plasterfield. This area was first called Bayview.
- Plasterfield is also where you'll find The Blackhouse bakery. It used to be called MacKinnon's, but it's still a great place for tasty treats!
Famous People from Plasterfield
Even small places can be home to famous people!
- Angus Macleod, a well-known journalist, grew up in Plasterfield. A journalist is someone who writes news stories for newspapers or websites. Angus Macleod even became the Scottish editor for The Times, which is a very famous newspaper. An editor is like a boss who decides what stories go into the paper.
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