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For thousands of years a great many of the islands found in the Western Isles of Scotland have been populated but during the last couple of centuries the population has declined drastically leaving only a few of the 200 islands populated. Found off the west of Scotland in the Atlantic ocean, on the Isle of Lewis can be found the only town in the Western Isles, Stornoway.

Stornoway is a small fishing town with a population of around 28,000 people. At one time, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the population was only about 10,000 but during the herring fishing season this would quickly rise to just over 30,000 with thousands of fishermen and other workers taking up residence for the season. Today the fishing fleet is tiny by comparison but the highly active industry helps to add a great deal of interest to the town. Stornoway is, most probably, the best place to base yourself for a Hebridean vacation so we have listed below some of the most popular bed and breakfast accommodation available in the town.

The Caberfeidh Hotel has long been known as the finest hotel in Stornoway and although it looks rather '70s from the outside inside is luxuriously contemporary. Found on the very outskirts of town the Caberfeidh Hotel has some of the finest surroundings with the densely wooded Lews Castle grounds opposite and some fine gardens of its own.

The Royal Hotel is the town's most historic hotel having first opened in 1850. Looking lovely from the outside the hotel has some period features in its luxurious rooms. The hotels HS1 cafe bar and Boatshed restaurant offer superb cuisine and prove very popular with locals and visitors alike.

The Caladh Inn is Steornabhagh's most substantial hotel with the most rooms. The Caladh Inn is found just on the outskirts of the town on the road that heads out to the airport. The Caladh Inn is extremely popular with both businessmen and tourists who appreciate the superb hospitality and central location.

Holm View Guest House is a four star guest house offering superb bed and breakfast accommodation about fifteen minutes drive from Stornoway's town center. Also available is Holm View Cottage which also provides excellent bed and breakfast.

Right in the very heart of Stornoway's town center can be found the 3 star Thorlee Guest House. The Thorlee is one of the most popular guest houses in Stornoway due to it's central location and it highly affordable accommodation.

Whichever hotel or guest house in Stornoway you decide to stay in you are almost guaranteed to have a wonderful time in superb friendly surroundings. The Western Isles are well known for the first class hospitality offered and the accommodation available in Stornoway is no exception and you will, most probably, experience the finest hospitality ever.