Last year, the Outer Hebrides was THE place to be to celebrity spot! You could barely turn a corner on our islands but bump into a celebrity or two, with some even competing for the attention of Highland cattle.
For those of you who like to find out about a bit of local history when out and about on holiday, then it’s worth considering a visit to one of the lighthouses (taighean-solais in Gaelic)
Many a visitor to Eriskay departs enchanted by the ponies that roam freely across their island home. Known in Gaelic as ‘Each Beag nan Eilean’ (Small Island Horse), the Eriskay Ponies, the last surviving native Hebridean pony breed.
Hebridean Women formed the backbone of the fishing industry. For almost 100 years, from 1850 up to the Second World War up to 3,000 of the islands women employed in the industry as “Herring Girls”.
The Golden Road is widely used to describe the narrow winding road along the east coast of Harris. Widely assumed to get its name from the huge cost of construction, but that is perhaps that is folklore....
The Hebridean Way walking route is epic! Not only will you meet the most friendly folk along the route, but each island will take your breathe away! Here are some tips to make this awesome trip the very best it can be!
Tips for an enjoyable and safe cycling journey through the Outer Hebrides - whether you are traveliing on the Hebridean Way or you taking to the saddle on your Hebridean hoiday.
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