Lewis Crofters

Stornoway business Lewis Crofters is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

A photo exhibition with images showing crofting work in past years is being staged on Friday.

Crofting implements and a tractor or two will also be on display.

A barbecue and refreshments are being provided over the day.

The event - which is open to the pubic - is being held between 11am and 5.30pm in the former Clansman Mill on Rigs Road.

The building - adjacent to the Crofters’ premises - is the firm’s new store.

►Photos: Lewis Crofters’ photo exhibition

In 1958, a group of islanders formed the Lewis Crofters as a crofters co-operative to buy-in agricultural supplies and livestock feed from the mainland at a fairer price.

Lewis Crofters later expanded into selling household goods, ironmongery,clothing, and pet supplies.

Many social enterprises go bust every year and the Lewis Crofters had it share of difficult trading conditions

But it survived six decades and is now one of island’s busiest shops - still providing an important service to the local crofting industry.

Lewis Crofters mark 60th anniversary

12 July 2018