Stornoway offers a warm welcome to visitors arriving on cruise ships and as well as a gateway to other parts of the island, it has its own exciting contributions to all kinds of exciting experiences, an array of great independent local shops, a museum in a historic Castle, a vibrant arts venue, fabulous eateries, bars and lots more.
This historic town is the largest and only town in Lewis, indeed in the Outer Hebrides, and is the main administrative centre for the Western Isles. With a population of around 7000, it is pretty compact and is easy to get around. Across the busy harbour, proudly overlooking the town, stands the magnificent victorian-era Lews Castle and Grounds with lots of amenities, walking and cycling opportunities.
Arrival in Stornoway
Your arrival in Stornoway will depend on the size of the Cruise ship. Smaller ships can berth at the towns Harbour which is a couple of minutes’ walk from the town centre. Larger vessels will dock at the deep-water terminal and there are regular shuttle buses to the town centre which will take around 15 minutes. If you prefer to stretch your legs there is a 45 minute walk through the stunning Lews Castle Grounds and across to the town centre.
Information and Inspiration
Pop into the Visit Outer Hebrides Information Hub in Stornoway for local information, events, maps, guides and more.
Learn more about Stornoway here and also check out our Day in Stornoway Itenerary - things to do, where to eat and more.
