scottish-islands HS5 Postcodes

Scottish Islands (HS5)

The HS5 postcode area is located in the Scottish Islands postcode town region, within the county of Shetland Isles, and contains a total of 14 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the HS5 postcode area, including Isle Of Barra, Isle Of Benbecula, Isle Of Harris, Isle Of Lewis, Isle Of North Uist, Isle Of Scalpay, Isle Of South Uist, Stornoway which come under the local authority of the Eilean Siar Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in HS5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HS5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The HS5 postcode covers the areas of Col and Scalpay in the Scottish Islands district of the Outer Hebrides, located off the North West coast of Scotland, approximately one hundred miles from the mainland city of Edinburgh.

The postcode is made up of two numbers; the first, 4, is representative of the area. The second, 8, identifies the sub-postcode area.

The two islands, Col and Scalpay, are located around one mile apart to the North East of the larger island of Harris. Col is home to the parish of Harris, while Scalpay is home to the parish of Scalpay, the Post Code Town.

The two islands are linked by the Scalpay Bridge, which is a single-arched bridge that carries the single track A859 road across the two islands.

Col has an area of approximately 5.9 square miles, and a population of around 715 inhabitants. Scalpay is slightly bigger, with an area of 8.5 square miles and a population of around 877 inhabitants.

The main industries on Col and Scalpay are mainly farming, fishing and tourism. Travellers exploring the island will find sandy beaches, hiking trails and nature reserves. Local wildlife includes red deer, golden eagles and the Shetland vole.

Scalpay has a primary school, a football team, and a range of outdoor activities such as sea kayaking and island hopping. Col is home to many archaeological sites and a chapel that dates back to the 15th century. Nearer to the Scalpay Bridge there is a traditional crofting museum, a gift shop and a restaurant.

The islands also have a number of historical sites which are listed in historical records, including a Viking settlement at Sandvika and a number of Iron Age sites on both Col and Scalpay. The historic sites provide an insight into what life was like on the islands centuries ago.

TheHS5 postcode is a beautiful and unique area, with an abundance of history, nature and culture. With stunning landscapes and activities such as kayaking, exploring archaeological sites, and viewing wildlife, this postcode provides an ideal backdrop for a holiday.

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