Tong, Lewis
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| Tong | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Tunga | |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
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| English | |
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STORNOWAY ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Police | |
| Fire | |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Scottish Parliament | Western Isles |
| List of places: UK • Scotland • | |
Tong (Scottish Gaelic: Tunga) is a village on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of the main town of Stornoway on the road to Back and Tolsta. The population of the village is 527 (2001 census).
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[edit] History
Between 1919 and 1921, Tong along with nearby Coll and Gress was the scene of several land raids - see under Coll.
[edit] Facilities
The village has a community centre with a football pitch and a primary school.
[edit] Religion
There is a Free Church of Scotland mission house and a Scottish Episcopal Church meeting house in Tong.
[edit] Culture and sport
Every July the Lewis Highland Games and Western Isles Strongest man are held at the community centre with heavy events such as tossing the caber, Highland dancing, bagpipe competitions and other attractions taking place on the football pitch. The Lewis Highland Games haved been held at Tong since 1977 and is the second oldest Games on the isle of Lewis. The local football club is Tong FC.
Sìne NicFhionnlaigh, who composed the well-known song Fear a' bhàta lived in Tong in the 1800s.
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- Tong Primary School
- Visitor's guide for the Island of Lewis
- Website of the Western Isles Council with links to other resources
- Disabled access to Lewis for residents and visitors
- 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article on Lewis and Harris
- A Guide to living in the Outer Hebrides, with most information pertaining to Lewis
[edit] Gallery
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Fàilte gu Tunga (entering Tong from direction of Coll)
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Road into the village
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View towards Point (An Rubha), Broadbay (Loch a Tuath) and Stornoway Airport (Port-adhair Steòrnabhagh)
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Tong football pitch and community centre
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Tong Community Centre
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Main Road looking towards Coll
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Towards Coll
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Towards the crossroads
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Into the village (Point across the bay in the background)
Coordinates: 58°14′39″N 6°20′55″W / 58.24417°N 6.34861°W
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