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The devil creates work for idle hands. (Someone with nothing to do will put the cats on the fire)

An duine aig nach eil càil ri dhèanamh, cuiridh na cait air an teine


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Island Highlights

Coloured Tweed Cushions

Borrisdale Tweed produces high quality, exclusive, Harris Tweed products.  We make cushions, throws and bedspreads, handbags, holdalls plus smaller items such as caps and scarves.

Hebridean Jewellery

Hebridean Jewellery Iochdar South Uist HS8 5QX celtic jewellery hand crafted in Silver and Gold. South Uist shop has a very pleasant Coffee shop serving light lunches and snacks open Monday to…

Harris Tweed purse

Dancing Flower Crafts designs and handmakes one off, unique Harris Tweed® gifts and accessories. Inspired by the colours, sights, sounds, life, wildlife and environment of the magical Outer Hebrides.…

Vatisker Tours

We invite you to embark on our uniquely crafted and interactive Hebridean Tour of the Isle of Lewis with three immersive experiences that will captivate your imagination.

Enchanted Isle in Village Bay

Our St.Kilda day trip is our main trip and one we specialise in. Running from Leverburgh in the Isle of Harris the trip offers the shortest crossing to this spectacular duel World Heritage site. We…

Long Island Retreats

Create memories that will last a lifetime. Step off the beaten track and immerse yourself in island life. Meet the locals, hear tales of yesteryear, learn a little Gaelic, get up close with our…

Skinny Tyres Ltd

Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will…

Heb360 Tours

We offer Private Tours of Outer Hebrides from our base in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Bilingual locals we provide flexible, professional journeys in our 4x4 7-seater vehicles and the highest standards…

Shoreline Stoneware Pottery & Gallery

Every piece of hand-crafted Shoreline Stoneware Pottery captures texture from natural materials and found objects. The gallery hosts a wide selection of work by local artist with original works…

Bespoke Bicycle Hebrides

At Bespoke Bicycles, we provide a professional, friendly service with over 21 years combined bicyles repair/care experience between our qualified Velotech mechanics.

MacGillivrays Gift Shop

MacGillivrays is a 3rd, entering the 4th, generation family business based in Balivanich on the Isle of Benbecula. Quality gifts, crafts, tweeds, books and local photography available instore and…

Nicola Stevenson Art

An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig. 

Scaladale Centre - Activities

Scaladale offers coasteering, kayaking, gorge walking, climbing and abseiling, mountain biking, hill walking, raft building, archery, dinghy sailing and boat trips. Scaladale Activity enquiries…

Cliff Studio  - external

Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors…

An Taigh Cèilidh

Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with events, café, bookshop & gifts. The use of Gaelic is encouraged, though everyone is welcome regardless of…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

Islewear

Hebridean designer jewellery. Beautiful designed precious jewellery inspired and shaped by the wild elements of Scotland.

Thatched cottage in the snow

Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides,…

Mingulay Boat Trips

Mingulay Boat Trips in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra will take you to the uninhabited islands to the south of Barra

Gneiss Things

Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.

Gallery 3

A working craft centre featuring a blacksmith, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Here you can browse our galleries, watch us work from our viewing area and have refreshments in our tearoom. Classes and…

Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024

The Calanais Visitor Centre is the Visitor Centre for the Callanish Standing Stones. The Centre has a small gift shop, cafe and interpretation centre for the 'Story of the Stones'.

An Lanntair

The largest arts facility in the Outer Hebrides and comprises a gallery, performance space/cinema, education room, bar/restaurant and gift shop. It has won many awards including a Come to Britain…

Ralph Tonge Photography

A photographer based on the Isle of Lewis – landscape, tours, nature, portraits, events, night sky – special moments captured. Commissions welcomed and a range of products available.

A few ideas....

  1. 8 Ways to Experience the Outer Hebrides this Spring!

    Our islands ancient history and spectacular landscapes offer unlimited adventures. From strolling along pristine sands, to enjoying sea vistas of turquoise waters or immersing yourself in our Hebridean culture, there are lots of memories to take back home with you!

  2. Made in the Outer Hebrides, a guide to arts and Crafts on the islands.
    Check out our downloadable Art and Craft guide, showcasing our Hebridean Artists and Makers.
  3. Light on at cottage in St Kilda
    There are so many great things to do and experience in the Outer Hebrides. Whether you're up for high octane adventure or more sedate activities, there is something for everyone.
  4. Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.
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  5. We invite you to embark on our uniquely crafted and interactive Hebridean Tour of the Isle of Lewis with three immersive experiences that will captivate your imagination.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  6. Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  7. Explore Uist through time with the award-winning free Augmented Reality archaeology app – Uist Unearthed.
  8. Cliff Studio  - external
    Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors April to Sept, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm.
    1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
  9. Harris Tweed purse
    Dancing Flower Crafts designs and handmakes one off, unique Harris Tweed® gifts and accessories. Inspired by the colours, sights, sounds, life, wildlife and environment of the magical Outer Hebrides. Each design is unique and I’m happy to design something special just for you.
    1. An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig.
      1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
    2. Wild Swimming & Boat Tours
      Guided outdoor swimming experiences & RIB boat tours for up to 8 people in and around Lewis & Harris. Explore beaches, lagoons and marine wildlife in our RIB Keava or explore from the water with our local & experienced Open Water Coaches. All equipment available.
      1. Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with events, café, bookshop & gifts. The use of Gaelic is encouraged, though everyone is welcome regardless of whether fluent or don’t have a single word.
        1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
      2. Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach
        Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking
        1. 7th May 202431st December 2024
      3. Get pampered in luxurious surroundings and enjoy some much-needed relaxation time with Hebridean Spa.
      4. Spend the morning getting to know the ponies, learn the art of sheep shearing or head out on the machair to learn about the unique ecosystem of South Uist.
      5. Take a wildlife trip to the uninhabited island of Mingulay.
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      6. Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis
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      7. <img src="lovegaelic" alt="Learn Gaelic in the Hebrides">
        Enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting our island communities with immersion courses and one-off local lessons.
        1. Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
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        2. Outside of gallery
          Every piece of hand-crafted Shoreline Stoneware Pottery captures texture from natural materials and found objects. The gallery hosts a wide selection of work by local artist with original works across different media.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        3. Enchanted Isle in Village Bay
          Sea Harris offer scheduled excursions to St.Kilda and the Shiant Islands as well as providing charters to many small Islands accessible from the Isle of Harris. The dual World Heritage site of St Kilda is our main destination with daily trips running
        4. Puffin
          We run sightseeing trips along the east and west coast of Uist, along with trips to Mingulay, Monach Isles and St Kilda.
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        5. Castlebay Marina, an excellent resting point on your journey through the Hebrides. Situated in the heart of Castlebay, Isle of Barra next to the facilities in the town.
        6. Rib with visitors
          Let your Hebridean Adventure begin with Seatrek, based in Uig on the Isle of Lewis, providing unforgettable day trips to some of our most remote islands such as North Rona and the Flannans, or take a boat trip round the stunning coastline.
          1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
        7. A photographer based on the Isle of Lewis – landscape, tours, nature, portraits, events, night sky – special moments captured. Commissions welcomed and a range of products available.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        8. Gallery 3
          A working craft centre featuring a blacksmith, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Here you can browse our galleries, watch us work from our viewing area and have refreshments in our tearoom.
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        9. Barra Bike Hire is based on the beautiful Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. A quality hire bike from Barra Bike Hire is, in our opinion, easily the best way to explore our island ‘Barradise’!
        10. Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will provide you with an amazing cycling holiday.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        11. We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.
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        12. Sunset
          We are awaiting information from Love Hebrides
        13. Hercules statue, langass woods, north uist

          North Uist had a global celebrity visit in 1980 - in the shape of a grizzly bear!

        14. Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of the Eye peninsula on Lewis
        15. Northton temple harris
          This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.
        16. Beach laning in Barra
          The only place in the world where scheduled flights land on the beach!
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        1. Address

          21 Baleshare, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HG

          Telephone

          07894321876

          North Uist

          Awards

          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Expressive and contemporary art inspired by the Western Isles. Jac Volbeda has been a professional artist for 40 years and Senna Volbeda Richardson enjoys making art in her spare time. The art can be viewed in Jac’s home on Baleshare

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          Various studios, Lewis, Harris and Uist, Outer Hebrides

          Lewis, Harris and Uist

          Awards

          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Established in Lewis in 2021, Open Studio events have proved to be a great success each year, with a steady expansion across Lewis and Harris and now into Uist. As our main Open Studios Event approaches, we will be producing our usual guide that contains a wealth of information about how to visit the members in their studios and our group venues.

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        3. Address

          8 Balallan,, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

          Telephone

          01851 830742

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          “We are an oasis of good food, warmth, art and cheeriness”

          We are a gallery and coffee shop based in Balallan. Look for the Black and White signs for the Island Arts Gallery and Snacks and Tigh na Bruaich B&B. We are ¼ mile from the ‘Welcome to Baile Ailein’ sign, at the Stornoway end of village and 2 ½ mile from the Tarbet end. We are the…

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        4. Address

          Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

          Isle Of South Uist

          Eriskay is famed for its Eriskay Jersey’s

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        5. Address

          Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QA

          Telephone

          01851 880236

          Isle Of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          The Ravenspoint Centre Museum also has an archive and exhibition to allow you to discover more about the people and the place.

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        6. Address

          27 Achmore, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

          Isle of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Crafting Harris Tweed gifts, accessories and soft furnishings - pouffes, doorstops, bags, scented gifts, cushions, Tweedy teddies and more. Selling from my Honesty hut. Open to orders through Facebook Messenger and email. Wholesale possible.

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        7. Address

          Kildonan, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZ

          Telephone

          07799 567576

          Isle Of South Uist

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Uist Craft Producers is a membership organisation, which supports over 30 crafts makers living in Uist. The group has a retail shop at the Kildonan Centre, offering a wide range of beautiful products.

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        8. Address

          Ofis Storas, Daliburgh, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

          Telephone

          01878 708002

          Isle Of South Uist

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          Come and join us in the stunning Uists for some of the finest wild game trout and salmon fishing in Europe.

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        9. Address

          63 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DD

          Telephone

          01851 702372

          Isle of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Hebridean Jewellery are manufacturers of sterling silver and gold jewellery from the Pictish and Celtic periods through to the new millennium range.

          This quality Scottish celtic jewellery is manufactured in the township of Iochdar by the silver sands of the North West coast on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This is…

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        10. Address

          North Bragar, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DA

          Telephone

          01851 710210

          Isle of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          A cèilidh/meeting place with arts and cultural exhibitions, a café, accommodation, events and classes. A warm welcome – ceud mìle fàilte – awaits visitors from near and far at Grinneabhat.

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          • On Public Transport Route

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        11. Address

          Scarista, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HX

          Telephone

          01859501251

          Isle of Harris

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Studio Gallery selling Original Paintings of Hebridean Landscapes, Prints, Giclee Prints, Ceramics and Harris Tweed Gifts by Artists and Makers inspired by the Isle of Harris. Artists Workshops Programme.

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        12. Address

          5 Mangersta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EY

          Telephone

          01851 672 384

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          You will find Mangurstadh Gallery, a  family run business, on a working croft in Uig, Isle of Lewis.

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        13. Tigh na Mara Gallery - exterior and sea
          Tigh na Mara Gallery inside
          Tigh na Mara Gallery - beach view
          Tigh na Mara Gallery - exterior and sea
          Tigh na Mara Gallery inside
          Tigh na Mara Gallery - beach view

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          East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TS

          Telephone

          01878 700883

          Isle of South Uist

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast of South Uist. Run by artist Amanda Rae and features local artists and makers.

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          Grimsay, Grimsay, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, Isle of North Uist, HS65HX

          Telephone

          01870 603457

          Grimsay, ISLE OF NORTH UIST

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Hebridean Candles is a small family business making Scented Candles, and related products, in our workshop on the Island of Grimsay, North Uist.

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        15. Address

          Sealladh na Mara, Coll, Isle Of Lewis, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0JR

          Telephone

          07724 150015

          Isle Of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Unique walking experiences in the Outer Hebrides. Our holidays and day tours allow you to explore these spectacular islands on foot and at your own pace, in the company of a friendly and knowledgeable local guide.

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        16. Address

          9A Habost, Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TG

          Telephone

          07853006270

          Isle of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Add Dina Campbell Artist to your Itinerary

        17. Address

          38 Heatherhill, Barvas, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QS

          Telephone

          +447799066458

          Isle Of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          Add Donald SmithGraphic Design to your Itinerary

        18. Address

          Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

          Telephone

          01851 643416

          Isle of Lewis

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          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

          It is easy to imagine that you have stepped back in time to experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the last century when you visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. 

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