Arnol

Arnol (Scottish Gaelic: Àrnol) is a small village typical of many settlements of the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Arnol is within the parish of Barvas, and is situated on the A858.

Arnol
  • Scottish Gaelic: Àrnol
A typical abandoned blackhouse from Arnol
Arnol
Location within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNB311486
Civil parish
Council area
  • Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy area
  • Western Isles
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode districtHS2
Dialling code01851
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish Parliament
  • Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Once a thriving township with over forty crofts, it now has a population of about 100 and supports a much lower number of active crofters. It is the location of the Blackhouse Museum, owned by Historic Environment Scotland.

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