Lews Castle College

UHI Outer Hebrides is a centre for learning and research with local, regional, national and international reach. The College was established in 1953 within Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and was originally titled Lews Castle College to reflect this. It began as a provider of technical training in seamanship but since then has diversified to provide a varied curriculum at its main campus and a number of learning centres throughout the Outer Hebrides. In 2011 it became part of The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) which saw a huge opportunity to extend the reach of the college and the courses and teaching it was able to offer. The College is of great importance to the local community across the Outer Hebrides offering local access to informal and formal education and training, contributing to making the islands attractive as a play to stay, live and work – both for those wishing to stay on the islands and those wishing to come to the islands. The College plays a role in working in partnership with stakeholders to support our local economy and communities.