Photos: Ceremony commemorates 100 years of Lewis War Memorial

22 September 2024

A special service held on Saturday marked 100 years since the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial.

Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, led the service at the monument at Cnoc nan Uan which will also featured laying of wreaths on behalf of the community by Lord Lieutenant, Iain Macaulay, and comhairle convenor, Kenny Macleod.

Mr Macleod said: “It is important that we mark important events in our history, such as the centenary of the Lewis War Memorial.”

He added the event provided an opportunity to reflect and remember the people who “paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.”