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Atlantic Lights - Cliff - Lustre
Atlantic Lights

In the small village of South Shawbost, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Lights produce hand-poured soy wax melts, candles and reed diffusers.

© Laurie Campbell and North Harris Trust
North Harris Eagle Observatory

With some of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in all of Europe, North Harris provides one of the best opportunities in Scotland for viewing this iconic species.

Stoth beach
Stoth beach

Small sheltered cove near the Butt lighthouse with steep cliffs on either side and golden sand.

Shoreline Stoneware
Shoreline Stoneware

Inspired by the Atlantic coastline, Shoreline Stoneware draws inspiration from its unique Hebridean environment. Beautiful hand-crafted pieces, capture the essence of the Hebrides, reflecting the…

Ormiclate Beach & Machair
Ormiclate Beach & Machair

Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.

Sanctuary Sculpture
Sanctuary Sculpture

The Scantuary sculpture forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve
Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve

A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky foreshore,, marshes and sand dunes.

Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones

The Callanish Stones can be found near the village of Callanish in west Lewis just above Loch Roag.

Kilda Cruises
Kilda Cruises

Kilda Cruises is based in The Isle of Harris and aims to provide a fast, comfortable day trip service with St Kilda as our main destination

Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides
Western Isles Tour Guides Association

Engage professional Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Gaelic landscape and culture. Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 21-year record of successful tours, in 9 languages, with U.K. &…

Loch Bee
Loch Bee

Loch Bee is a very large brackish loch which stretches from the west side of South Uist to the east side

An Suileachan
An Suileachan

Public Art

Clisham Horseshoe
Clisham Horseshoe

Undoubtedly the finest mountain walk in the Outer Hebrides. It is challenging with short stretches of scrambling and although only 14km will take 6-7 hours. It starts and finishes on the main A859…

Lews Castle Stoprnoway
Lews Castle

Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.

Bagh Hartabhagh Walk
Bagh Hartabhagh Walk

A moderate walk - 3hrs total.

Conachair
Conachair

Conachair at 376 metres is the highest point of St Kilda

Port Nis
Port Nis

Port Nis (Port of Ness) is in the parish of Ness, the most northerly parish in Lewis.

Lewis and Harris Guided Tours
Lewis and Harris Guided Tours

Learn more about the history, archaeology, gaelic culture, harris tweed etc of this fascinating and beautiful island in the company of a professional,and qualified local STGA Scottish Tourist Guide…

Seal Viewing Point
Seal Viewing Point

Seal viewing point

Liniclate Beach and machair, benbecula with runners
Liniclate Beach and Machair

Liniclate beach is a stunning white sandy beach and can be accessed from the village of Liniclate.

Barvas and Brue Walking Route
Barvas and Brue Walking Route

A short walk along a waymarked route. About 5.5 miles/9Km.

Luskentyre Beach Hut
Luskentyre Beach Hut

Luskentyre Beach Hut is situated overlooking the world famous Luskentyre sands and sells a variety of gifts, souvenirs,drinks, ices and snacks.

Brue shore and beach
Brue shore

A good access road and parking for a walk down to a boulder beach.

Ceolas
Ceolas

A week long event of Gaelic song, dance and music.

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  1. Atlantic Lights - Cliff - Lustre
    Atlantic Lights - Dail Mòr - Solstice
    Atlantic Lights - Large Candle OOB - Solstice
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Beacon
    Atlantic Lights - Large Candle OOB - Glint
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Glint
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Lustre
    Atlantic Lights - Cliff - Lustre
    Atlantic Lights - Dail Mòr - Solstice
    Atlantic Lights - Large Candle OOB - Solstice
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Beacon
    Atlantic Lights - Large Candle OOB - Glint
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Glint
    Atlantic Lights - Complete Set OOB Oblique - Lustre
    Atlantic Lights

    Address

    An Cnoc, 46A South Shawbost, ISLE OF LEWIS, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9BJ

    Telephone

    01851 710402

    harrisoninnes138@icloud.com

    ISLE OF LEWIS

    Awards

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    In the small village of South Shawbost, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Lights produce hand-poured soy wax melts, candles and reed diffusers.

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    Shoreline Stoneware

    Address

    Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5EU

    Telephone

    01876 580372

    louise.shoreline@gmail.com

    Isle Of North Uist

    Awards

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

    Inspired by the Atlantic coastline, Shoreline Stoneware draws inspiration from its unique Hebridean environment. Beautiful hand-crafted pieces, capture the essence of the Hebrides, reflecting the connection between the land and light of Uist.

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    Kilda Cruises

    Address

    Heatherlea, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BG

    Telephone

    01859 502060

    angus@kildacruises.co.uk

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Kilda Cruises is based in The Isle of Harris and aims to provide a fast, comfortable day trip service with St Kilda as our main destination

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  4. Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides
    Group of Outer Hebrides Guides with a Berserker a large replica of one of the Lewis Chessmen
    Group at St Moluag Church , Ness Isle off Lewis
    Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day
    Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides
    Group of Outer Hebrides Guides with a Berserker a large replica of one of the Lewis Chessmen
    Group at St Moluag Church , Ness Isle off Lewis
    Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association

    Address

    c/o Failte Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DU

    Telephone

    01851 880303

    witgatours@gmail.com

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Engage professional Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Gaelic landscape and culture. Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 21-year record of successful tours, in 9 languages, with U.K. & international visitors to the Outer Hebrides.

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  5. Ceolas

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01878 700 154

    info@ceolas.co.uk

    Isle Of South Uist

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

    A week long event of Gaelic song, dance and music.

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    Dave's Hebridean Archaeological Tours

    Address

    68 Kirkibost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LX

    Telephone

    01851 612324

    dave@tourhebrides.co.uk

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    All tours are private not shared

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  7. Benbecula: walker at Reuval
    Benbecula: Rueval view
    Benbecula: Reuval summit
    Benbecula: walker on Liniclate beach
    Benbecula: runners on Liniclate beach
    Grimsay: causeway
    Benbecula: walker at Reuval
    Benbecula: Rueval view
    Benbecula: Reuval summit
    Benbecula: walker on Liniclate beach
    Benbecula: runners on Liniclate beach
    Grimsay: causeway
    Hebridean Way Walking Route Section E: Liniclate to Grimsay

    Address

    Start: Liniclate, Benbecula, Finish: Grimsay

    enquiries@outerhebridestourism.org

    Islands: 2 (Benbecula, Grimsay)
    Causeways: 1
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 13.5 miles
    Route Time: 5 hours
    Grade: Easy to moderate

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  8. Coll pottery goods
    Coll pottery crafts
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery crafts
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll pottery makers studio
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll pottery goods
    Coll pottery crafts
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery cafe
    Coll pottery crafts
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll pottery makers studio
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll pottery makers
    Coll Pottery Craft Centre

    Address

    Coll, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0JP

    Telephone

    01851 820475

    collpotterycraftcentre@gmail.com

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    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 workshops available in glass and ceramics. We have ample car parking space for cars and coaches and disabled access.

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  9. Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
    Ardvourlie Woodland
    View from the observatory
    Pete's Shed
    Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
    Ardvourlie Woodland
    View from the observatory
    Pete's Shed
    Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory

    Address

    Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AB

    Telephone

    01859 502222

    info@north-harris.org

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an otherwise rugged and tree-less landscape make this well worth a visit. The Observatory sits near the top of the circular track through the 100ha community woodland in the often-overlooked northern part of the estate.

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  10. Barra: View from Beinn Bhaslain to Ardmhor
    Ferry approaching Eriskay
    Eriskay: Coilleag a'Phrionsa beach
    South Uist: causeway linking Eriskay
    South Uist: Machair flowers at South Boisdale
    South Uist: beach at Garrynamonie
    South Uist: wayfinder
    Barra: View from Beinn Bhaslain to Ardmhor
    Ferry approaching Eriskay
    Eriskay: Coilleag a'Phrionsa beach
    South Uist: causeway linking Eriskay
    South Uist: Machair flowers at South Boisdale
    South Uist: beach at Garrynamonie
    South Uist: wayfinder
    Hebridean Way Walking Route Section B: Northbay to Daliburgh

    Address

    Start: Northbay, Barra, Finish: Daliburgh, South Uist

    enquiries@outerhebridestourism.org

    Islands: 3 (Barra, Eriskay and South Uist)
    Causeways: 1
    Ferries: 1
    Distance: 14 miles
    Route Time: 5.5 hours
    Grade: Easy to Moderate

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  11. Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle Grounds
    Mick Blunt
    Laxay - Harris hills
    Laxay
    View from Achmore
    Traffic on Pentland Road
    Pentland Road Sheiling
    Hebridean Way monolith in Lews Castle Grounds in Stornoway
    Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle Grounds
    Mick Blunt
    Laxay - Harris hills
    Laxay
    View from Achmore
    Traffic on Pentland Road
    Pentland Road Sheiling
    Hebridean Way monolith in Lews Castle Grounds in Stornoway
    Hebridean Way Walking Route Section L: Balallan to Stornoway

    Address

    Start: Balallan, Finish: Woodlands Centre, Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway

    enquiries@outerhebridestourism.org

    Islands: 1 (Lewis)
    Causeways: 0
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 17.5 miles
    Route Time: 6 hours
    Grade: Moderate

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  12. Puffin
    Dolphins
    Bouy
    Uist Sea Tours rib
    Uist Sea Tours Rib
    Mingulay
    Rissos dolphin
    Puffins
    Shark
    Calm waters at South Uist
    Puffin
    Dolphins
    Bouy
    Uist Sea Tours rib
    Uist Sea Tours Rib
    Mingulay
    Rissos dolphin
    Puffins
    Shark
    Calm waters at South Uist
    Uist Sea Tours

    Address

    Lochboisdale, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TH

    Telephone

    07833690693

    uistseatours@gmail.com

    Isle Of South Uist

    Awards

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

    We run sightseeing trips along the east and west coast of Uist, along with trips to Mingulay, Monach Isles and St Kilda. Other island destinations available on request.

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  13. Kinloch Historical Society
    Seaforth Head
    Pairc Cairn
    Lochs
    Kinloch Historical Society
    Seaforth Head
    Pairc Cairn
    Lochs
    Kinloch Historical Society

    Address

    Community Hub, Balallan, Kinloch, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

    Telephone

    01851 830778

    kinlochhistorical@hotmail.co.uk

    Kinloch, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert, A859. It includes a museum and archive covering various aspects of community life, and information about the area’s links to Clan Mackenzie.

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  14. Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh (South Uist) to Clachan (North Uist)

    Address

    Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

    This first section includes 4 islands - Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay and part of South Uist, 2 causeways and a ferry crossing.

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  15. Scaladale Centre - Activities

    Address

    Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AB

    Telephone

    01859 502502

    info@scaladale.co.uk

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

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

    Scaladale Activity enquiries via website as well as hostel bookings, self contained units in hostel

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  16. Lewis: at the end of the Hebridean Way cycling route at the Butt of Lewis.
    Lewis: Dun Carloway Broch
    Lewis: Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Lewis: Port Stoth beach, Ness
    Lewis: Butt of Lewis lighthouse Hebridean Way monolith
    Lewis: cyclist at the Butt of Lewis
    Lewis: Butt of Lewis lighthouse
    Lewis: at the end of the Hebridean Way cycling route at the Butt of Lewis.
    Lewis: Dun Carloway Broch
    Lewis: Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Lewis: Port Stoth beach, Ness
    Lewis: Butt of Lewis lighthouse Hebridean Way monolith
    Lewis: cyclist at the Butt of Lewis
    Lewis: Butt of Lewis lighthouse
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section F: Callanish (Lewis) to Butt of Lewis

    Address

    Clachan, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

    Islands: 1 (Lewis)
    Causeways:0
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 36 miles
    Route Time: 6 hours
    Grade: Moderate to Difficult

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  17. Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Side by Side, Seaforth Head, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Swordale, Point, Isle of Lewis.
    Sunset Clisham, Isle of Harris.
    Traigh Rosamol, Isle of Harris (Luskentyre).
    Sunset Laxay, South Lochs.
    Sunspokes, Achmore, Isle of Lewis.
    Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Callanish Stones IV, Isle of Lewis.
    Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Side by Side, Seaforth Head, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Swordale, Point, Isle of Lewis.
    Sunset Clisham, Isle of Harris.
    Traigh Rosamol, Isle of Harris (Luskentyre).
    Sunset Laxay, South Lochs.
    Sunspokes, Achmore, Isle of Lewis.
    Calbost, Pairc, South Lochs.
    Callanish Stones IV, Isle of Lewis.
    Clisham Studio - Photography & Videography

    Address

    Rigs Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS12RF

    Telephone

    (+44)07718881887

    janschouten@icloud.com

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Gaelic Heritage Landscapes photographic collection. Take a moment to immerse yourself in this vast emptiness rich in Gaelic heritage and folklore. With the panoramic view, your mind will instantly relax and rejuvenate. And at the same time, will I hope, feed your curiosity and inspire you to visit and learn more about this magical place.

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  18. Harris: view of Seilebost from Hebridean Way
    Harris: scholars path
    Harris: Tarbert
    Harris: view of Seilebost from Hebridean Way
    Harris: scholars path
    Harris: Tarbert
    Hebridean Way Walking Route Section I: Seilebost to Tarbert

    Address

    Start: Seilebost, Harris, Finish: Tarbert, Harris

    enquiries@outerhebridestourism.org

    Islands: 1 (Harris)
    Causeways: 0
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 14.5 miles
    Route Time: 6 hours
    Grade: Moderate

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