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'S e talamh pàirce de chòrr air 6000 acair a th' ann an Gearradh Chruaidh Steòrnabhaigh air Eilean Leòdhais agus na mheadhan tha Caisteal eachdraidheil Leòdhais. Aon uair na shòghalachd aig uachdarain an eilein, tha an talamh an-diugh fo sheilbh nan eileanach agus air a chleachdadh leotha bhon bhuilich an neach mu dheireadh a bha a' còmhnaidh sa Chaisteal - am Morair
mì-chliùiteach Leverhulme - air muinntir Steòrnabhaigh e.

Bho chuairtean socair is golf gu ralaidhean chàraichean is fèisean ciùil, tha mòran dhaoine a' cleachdadh a' Ghearraidh Chruaidh airson iomadh adhbhar. Tha meas mòr aig muinntir Steòrnabhaigh air a' phàirc no a' 'Ghearradh Chruaidh' agus tha i na h-iongnadh mhòr dha luchd-tadhail sa bhaile.

The Castle Grounds of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis is a park land of over 6000 acres, the centrepiece of which is the historic Lews Castle. Once the indulgence of island lairds, today the lands are owned and used by islanders, having been gifted to the people of Stornoway by the last resident of the Castle - the infamous Lord Leverhulme.

From gentle walks and golf to car rallies and music festivals, the Castle Grounds is used by a host of people for a host of reasons. The park, or 'The Grounds' are held in huge affection by the people of Stornoway and are a great surprise for visitors to the town.

Run by a community trust which is elected by the townsfolk, the acres of ancients trees, shrubs, pathways and formal gardens are managed by a hardy team of groundsmen and estate workers. Through four seasons cameras stayed with the grounds; the users and the workers to chart a year in this treasure of a park.