Education

We aim to offer as varied a range of classes as possible, particularly in the evenings. Courses can be very flexible, designed to meet the challenges of individual communities according to need, and students and potential students are encouraged to participate in shaping what types of courses can be delivered locally.

Gaelic degree students at the Ness Learning Centre.

The Lews Castle College provides Further and Higher Education for the Western Isles of Scotland.  The main campus, Colaisd’ a’ Chaisteil, overlooks Stornoway’s picturesque harbour and has just undergone a £12M improvement and new building programme.
 

Schools

Cross and Airidhantuim are the smaller of the two schools, providing primary 1-7 education only in their own respective catchment areas.  Secondary 1-2 pupils from Ness and the 'West Side' areas attend Lionel School before later completing their Year 3-6 education at the island's principal senior school, the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway.

All three schools are also available for evening meetings and activities, particularly Lionel, which also has a swimming pool which is open to the public outside school hours.