Lewis and Harris

Francis Thompson has written over 30 books since he began writing in 1968, and has contributed to the technical press and a number of Scottish newspapers and magazines. He has held relevant positions of importance such as Secretary of the Stornoway Historical Society and Chairman of the Lewis Museum Trust. Francis lives on Lewis.|Francis Thompson has written over 30 books since he began writing in 1968, and has contributed to the technical press and a number of Scottish newspapers and magazines. He has held relevant positions of importance such as Secretary of the Stornoway Historical Society and Chairman of the Lewis Museum Trust. Francis lives on Lewis.

Introducing Lewis & Harris;

Map of the Islands;



An Ancient Landscape;


The Natural Habitat;


Human Footprints;


Historical Touchstones;


The Crofting Landscape;


Stornoway - Island Capital;


A Harris Vignette;


Out and About; 


Useful Information and Places to Visit;

Place-Names and Their Meaning;

Further Reading; Index.