| Union | Scottish Rugby Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 | |
| Location | Stornoway, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Bayhead | |
| League(s) | Caledonia North Three | |
| 2019–20 | Caledonia North Three, 5th of 7 | |
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Stornoway RFC is a rugby union club based in Stornoway, Scotland. The men's side currently compete in Caledonia North Three. [1] The club play their home matches at Bayhead Park.
The club was founded in 1952 by the Scotland international player Bob Bruce - who moved to the town - and a Stornoway engineer John Morrison. [2]
The club run also run a women's side. [3]
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