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Made in the Outer Hebrides Guide Front Cover

A downloadable guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in the Outer Hebrides, can be viewed, enjoyed & purchased.

Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory

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…

Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway

The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will give an overview of the islands’ heritage and the Lewis Chessmen are back to delight.

Buth Bharraigh interior

Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including fish, meat, bread, jams and chutneys, eggs, home baking and much more. Also stocks wholefood, books, wool & craft…

South Uist: Wayfinder at Daliburgh

Islands: 1 (South Uist) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 11.5 miles Route Time: 4 hours Grade: Easy

2 people sitting inside a barrel sauna looking out to the sea

Experience the wellness effects of hot & cold therapy in our mobile wood-fired sauna by the sea. Sea dips optional. Freshwater supplied. Lewis & Harris.

Long Island Retreats horse

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…

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

Engage professional, expert Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Hebridean landscape with its unique Gaelic culture and language. The Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 25-year record of…

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.

studio

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

Hebridean Jewellery aerial view of building

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…

Benbecula: walker at Reuval

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

DayLight Wanderer Tours Carloway Broch

Let DayLight Wanderer take you on an amazing Isle of Lewis tour. Experience the Island in the comfort of our minibus taking you to key attractions where you can self-tour and ask our island-based…

Immerse Hebrides Boat Tours whale swimming in sea

Scheduled boat tours, private charters and adventure sea swimming from Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis.

Stornoway Port Authority harbour wuth boats & yachts

Stornoway Harbour is it is the main seaport of the Outer Hebrides and provides a vital link to mainland Britain. The idyllic harbour town provides ample opportunity to explore the culture and…

Lews Castle

Explore the Lews Castle Grounds – Where Adventure Meets History! Great walks, trails, cycle paths, mountain bike trail and stunning scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.

Cyclist at Sollas Cottage, Noorth Uist

Islands: 2 (North Uist) and Berneray Causeways:1 Distance: 27 miles Route Time: 4.5 hours

North Uist: Beinn Mhor - looking over to Berneray

Islands: 2 (North Uist, Berneray) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 10 miles Route Time: 4 hours Grade: Moderate

Vatersay Bay

Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991

Surf Lewis boy surfing

Surf Lewis run by Rodney ' Cheggs' Jamieson offers beginner and intermediate surf lessons throughout the beaches of Lewis and Harris. All equipment is supplied (wetsuit, surfboards, leash and boots).

Start point of the Hebridean Way in Vatersay.

Islands: 4 (Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay and South Uist) Causeways: 2 Ferries: 1 Distance: 26 miles Route Time: 4.5 hours

Harris Tweed Isle of Harris green tweed with logo

Harris Tweed Isle of Harris is a family-run business that specialises in the world-famous cloth known as Harris Tweed®. The family has a rich heritage of weavers that go back generations and are…

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  1. Clisham
    Loch Seaforth
    Aline Woods
    Pairc Raiders monument
    Clisham
    Loch Seaforth
    Aline Woods
    Pairc Raiders monument

    Address

    Start: Scaladale, Harris, Finish: Balallan, Lewis

    Islands: 2 (Harris, Lewis)
    Causeways: 0
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 13 miles
    Route Time:5 hours
    Grade: Moderate

    Add Hebridean Way Walking Route Section K: Scaladale to Balallan to your Itinerary

  2. Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclists & cows on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan 2 cyclists sitting down
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist at causeway
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclists & cows on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan 2 cyclists sitting down
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist on the road
    Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan cyclist at causeway

    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.

    Add Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section B: Daliburgh to Clachan to your Itinerary

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    Hebridean-ebikes loch with small boats
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view at sunset
    Hebridean-ebikes ferry
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view
    Hebridean-ebikes old wooden pier
    Hebridean-ebikes sunset view
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    Hebridean-ebikes loch with small boats
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view at sunset
    Hebridean-ebikes ferry
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view
    Hebridean-ebikes old wooden pier
    Hebridean-ebikes sunset view
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    Hebridean-ebikes

    Address

    Sunamul, Uachdar, Balivanich, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LY

    Telephone

    01870772315

    Balivanich , Benbecula

    Awards

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

    Hebridean E-bike hire lets you explore the Outer Hebrides at your pace. Taking in nature and the wonder of the Hebrides in just the right way.

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  4. Buth Bharraigh interior

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Address

    Castlebay, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XD

    Telephone

    01871 810043

    Isle Of Barra

    Awards

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

    Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including fish, meat, bread, jams and chutneys, eggs, home baking and much more. Also stocks wholefood, books, wool & craft supplies. Free Wifi and laundrette.

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  5. Sollas Bookbinding 2 blue books
    Sollas Bookbinding black box
    Sollas Bookbinding green & blue book
    Sollas Bookbinding black box of books
    Sollas Bookbinding blue & red bound books
    Sollas Bookbinding box & fanned book
    Sollas Bookbinding 3 books with pens
    Sollas Bookbinding blue bound book
    Sollas Bookbinding binding a book
    Sollas Bookbinding tools of the trade
    Sollas Bookbinding 2 blue books
    Sollas Bookbinding black box
    Sollas Bookbinding green & blue book
    Sollas Bookbinding black box of books
    Sollas Bookbinding blue & red bound books
    Sollas Bookbinding box & fanned book
    Sollas Bookbinding 3 books with pens
    Sollas Bookbinding blue bound book
    Sollas Bookbinding binding a book
    Sollas Bookbinding tools of the trade

    Address

    Grenitote, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BP

    Telephone

    01876 560338

    Isle of North Uist

    Awards

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

    My books and boxes are made employing traditional bookbinding techniques which I love adhering to closely. I do however also want to give my work its very own style and feel. I hand craft the decorative paper I use to cover the objects I make. It is effectively a paper batik. Many layers of ink, dyes and wax ensure a rich and deep texture which at…

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  6. Hebridean Food and Drink Festival

    Address

    Town Hall, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2BJ

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Save the date and join Us for the Hebridean Fine Food and Drink Festival on 28 September 2024 in the Town Hall Stornoway featuring our finest local produce, demos and talks!

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  7. Harris: cyclists at Ardhasaig with Clisham backdrop
    Harris: cyclist on road at Ardhasaig before climbing the Clisham
    Harris: cyclists on winding double track road
    Lewis: cattle grid sign at Laxay
    Lewis: Lochganavich peat stacks
    Lewis: Callanish Stones at sunset
    Harris: cyclists at Ardhasaig with Clisham backdrop
    Harris: cyclist on road at Ardhasaig before climbing the Clisham
    Harris: cyclists on winding double track road
    Lewis: cattle grid sign at Laxay
    Lewis: Lochganavich peat stacks
    Lewis: Callanish Stones at sunset

    Address

    Tarbert, Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

    Islands: 2 (Harris and Lews)
    Causeways: 0
    Distance: 38 miles
    Route Time: 6 hours

    Add Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section E: Tarbert to Callanish to your Itinerary

  8. Talla na Mara
    Talla na Mara side view
    Talla na Mara salmon lunch on table with views of coast
    Talla na Mara site view & coast
    Talla na Mara beach view from dining room
    Talla na Mara beach & hills
    Eat Drink Hebrides - Talla na Mara coastline
    Talla na Mara Taste Harris logo
    Talla na Mara
    Talla na Mara side view
    Talla na Mara salmon lunch on table with views of coast
    Talla na Mara site view & coast
    Talla na Mara beach view from dining room
    Talla na Mara beach & hills
    Eat Drink Hebrides - Talla na Mara coastline
    Talla na Mara Taste Harris logo

    Address

    Pairc Niseaboist, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AE

    Telephone

    01859 550457

    Isle Of Harris

    Awards

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

    Opened in 2017 as a multi-purpose site, you’ll find a place to eat and drink in the privately run Talla na Mara Restaurant, purchase handcrafted souvenirs from the foyer gallery, visit the open artist studios or simply relax, regroup and enjoy the vistas.

    Add Talla na Mara - Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  9. Vatersay Bay

    Address

    Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991

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  10. Kilda Cruises white & red boat on the sea
    Kilda Cruises 2 boats on the sea
    Kilda Cruises Kilda rock
    Kilda Cruises 2 boats speeding away
    Kilda Cruises boat berthed at St Kilda
    Kilda Cruises Kilda rock
    Kilda Cruises cliffs
    Kilda Cruises passengers on boat taking photos
    Kilda Cruises St Kilda at a distance
    Kilda Cruises birds on a rock
    Kilda Cruises white & red boat on the sea
    Kilda Cruises 2 boats on the sea
    Kilda Cruises Kilda rock
    Kilda Cruises 2 boats speeding away
    Kilda Cruises boat berthed at St Kilda
    Kilda Cruises Kilda rock
    Kilda Cruises cliffs
    Kilda Cruises passengers on boat taking photos
    Kilda Cruises St Kilda at a distance
    Kilda Cruises birds on a rock

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    Address

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

    Telephone

    01859 502060

    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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  11. North Uist: Beinn Mhor - looking over to Berneray
    North Uist: Ascent from Beinn Mhor
    North Uist: Lochmaddy
    North Uist: Beinn Mhor
    Berneray: West Beach
    Berneray: East beach
    North Uist: Beinn Mhor - looking over to Berneray
    North Uist: Ascent from Beinn Mhor
    North Uist: Lochmaddy
    North Uist: Beinn Mhor
    Berneray: West Beach
    Berneray: East beach

    Address

    Start: Lochmaddy, North Uist, Finish: Berneray or Leverburgh, Harris

    Islands: 2 (North Uist, Berneray)
    Causeways: 1
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 10 miles
    Route Time: 4 hours
    Grade: Moderate

    Add Hebridean Way Walking Route Section G: Lochmaddy to Berneray to your Itinerary

  12. Western Isles Tour Guides Association 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
    Image is access to Barpa Langass gate , North Uist
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association Two unusual animals in Great Bernera
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association A freshly cut peat bank in the Isle of Lewis
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association Inside the Abhainn Dearg Distillery in Uig, Isle of Lewis
    Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association 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
    Image is access to Barpa Langass gate , North Uist
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association Two unusual animals in Great Bernera
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association A freshly cut peat bank in the Isle of Lewis
    Western Isles Tour Guides Association Inside the Abhainn Dearg Distillery in Uig, Isle of Lewis
    Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01851 880303

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Engage professional, expert Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Hebridean landscape with its unique Gaelic culture and language. The Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 25-year record of delivering highly popular and successful tours, in a range of languages, for both U.K. & international visitors to the Outer Hebrides.

    Add Western Isles Tour Guides Association to your Itinerary

  13. Virtual Dun an Sticir from a distance
    Uist Unearthed signpost in front of loch
    A fire lit inside the Dun
    Dun an Sticir from loch edge
    Uist Unearthed signpost in front of ruins
    The Dun from a distance
    Uist Unearthed signpost with the Dun in the background
    Virtual Dun an Sticir from a distance
    Uist Unearthed signpost in front of loch
    A fire lit inside the Dun
    Dun an Sticir from loch edge
    Uist Unearthed signpost in front of ruins
    The Dun from a distance
    Uist Unearthed signpost with the Dun in the background

    Address

    Daliburgh, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

    Isle of North Uist

    Download the Uist Unearthed app and discover two sites in one at Dùn an Sticir! Watch the animation about the downfall of one of Dùn an Sticir’s most dastardly residents, created by the pupils of Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath!

    Add Uist Unearthed -Location E - Dùn an Sticir to your Itinerary

  14. Isle of Harris Distillery
    Isle of Harris Distillery view of Tarbert
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin & highland cow
    Isle of Harris Distillery workers
    Isle of Harris Distillery Warehouse, Ardhasaig
    Isle of Harris Distillery the kelp man
    Isle of Harris Distillery whisky tasting
    Isle of Harris Distillery beach
    Isle of Harris Distillery
    Isle of Harris Distillery view of Tarbert
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin & highland cow
    Isle of Harris Distillery workers
    Isle of Harris Distillery Warehouse, Ardhasaig
    Isle of Harris Distillery the kelp man
    Isle of Harris Distillery whisky tasting
    Isle of Harris Distillery beach

    Address

    Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

    Telephone

    01859 502212

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Experience the warm welcome of the Social Distillery on the Isle of Harris where you will discover the award-winning island spirits distilled by local hands. Learn about Isle of Harris Gin, The Hearach and the distillery story here in Harris by joining a distillery tour, running daily Mon - Thurs at 12pm.

    Add Isle of Harris Distillery to your Itinerary

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    Hebridean-ebikes loch with small boats
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view at sunset
    Hebridean-ebikes ferry
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view
    Hebridean-ebikes old wooden pier
    Hebridean-ebikes sunset view
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    Hebridean-ebikes loch with small boats
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view at sunset
    Hebridean-ebikes ferry
    Hebridean-ebikes mountain view
    Hebridean-ebikes old wooden pier
    Hebridean-ebikes sunset view

    Address

    Sunamul, Uachdar, Balivanich, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LY

    Telephone

    01870772315

    Balivanich , Benbecula

    Awards

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

    Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.

    Add Hebridean-ebikes to your Itinerary

  16. South Uist: Wayfinder at Daliburgh
    South Uist: Kildonan beach
    South Uist: Track along machair
    South Uist: Hebridean Way walking route road signage
    South Uist: hills from the machair at Stoneybridge
    South Uist: Howmore church
    South Uist: Howmore chapel
    South Uist: Wayfinder at Daliburgh
    South Uist: Kildonan beach
    South Uist: Track along machair
    South Uist: Hebridean Way walking route road signage
    South Uist: hills from the machair at Stoneybridge
    South Uist: Howmore church
    South Uist: Howmore chapel

    Address

    Start: Daliburgh, South Uist, Finish: Howmore, South Uist

    Islands: 1 (South Uist)
    Causeways: 0
    Ferries: 0
    Distance: 11.5 miles
    Route Time: 4 hours
    Grade: Easy

    Add Hebridean Way Walking Route Section C: Daliburgh to Howmore to your Itinerary

  17. Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle Grounds
    View from Hebridean Way of Harris hills 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
    Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle Grounds
    View from Hebridean Way of Harris hills 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

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

    Add Hebridean Way Walking Route Section L: Balallan to Stornoway to your Itinerary

  18. Ceòlas

    Address

    Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, Inverness-shire, HS8 5SS

    Telephone

    01851770711

    Isle of South Uist

    Awards

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

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

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