Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. Acces from the village of Milton (Gerraidh Bhaltos is the Gaelic translation).
Islands: 2 (North Uist, Berneray) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 10 miles Route Time: 4 hours Grade: Moderate
Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay
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.
This is an established trail with way-marker posts. It has a combination of cultural and natural heritage which gives a great insight to the island’s past and present. It has also some truly…
An easy walk of 6km (4 miles) around Tolsta Head with lots of opportunity for wildlife watching - allow 3 hours.
A short and pleasant walk of 5km (3 miles) over the machair to the Temple - a ruined chapel - with sandy beaches and views out to the islands in the Sound of Harris - 1- 2 hours
Along the west coast of UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beaches.
Camas Uige or Uig Bay is in a national scenic area in the south west of Lewis.
A short walk along a waymarked route. About 5.5 miles/9Km around the coast.
Discover the iconic Callanish Standing Stones (Calanais I), Cnoc Ceann a’ Gharraidh standing stones (Calanais II) and Cnoc Fhillibhir standing stones (Calanais III). A short 2 mile walk - allow a…
Great walks, cycle paths, mountain bike trail and stunning scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
Seal viewing point
Islands: 2 (North Uist) and Berneray Causeways:1 Distance: 27 miles Route Time: 4.5 hours
Lemreway is a small crofting and fishing village on the shores of Loach Sealg in the South Lochs area of Lewis.
A circular walk of 16km (10 miles) along a high ridge with excellent views in all directions - well worth the effort involved in the steep ascent - 6-7 hours.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Rubha Robhais (Butt of Lewis) is the most northerly tip of the Isle of Lewis.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beaches and machair.
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
Camas na Clibhe (Cliff beach) is a quartz sand beach situated on the Valtos peninsular in the Uig parish of Lewis.
The beach at Luskentyre is the largest and most spectacular of all the Harris beaches.
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Isle Of South Uist
On the west side, in the village of Ormiclate is Ormiclate Castle which stands in ruins today after being burnt to the ground.
Isle Of South Uist
This is a Bronze Age-Iron Age settlement excavated between 1989 and 2002.
Isle of Scalpay
Located just outside the gate to Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Scalpay Bothy offers shelter and historical information panels for those using the footpaths to the lighthouse. 20 minutes walk from the carpark gets you to a tranquil haven overlooking the quay that served the lighthouse.
Isle Of Lewis
An Iron Age house which was reconstructed in 1999 following a storm in 1993 which revealed stonework. Further excavation of the area showed a series of well preserved houses dating back to the 6th and 7th Centuries.
Isle Of Harris
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.
Isle Of Harris
Talla Na Mara sits opposite Niseaboist beach, famed for its views across the sound of Taransay. Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the centre by the sea. Opened in 2017 as a multi-purpose site, you’ll find a place to eat and drink in the privately run An Traigh, purchase handcrafted souvenirs from the foyer gallery, visit the open artist…
Isle Of Harris
Remains of an Iron Age broch at NG032 940 near the village of Borve.
Isle Of Harris
The Clò-Mòr or Harris Tweed exhibition in Drinshader Harris, exhibits Harris Tweed through the ages. There are displays of old and new artefacts and mannequins wearing designer tweed outfits that graced the catwalks around the world.
Isle Of Harris
Situated at the foot of the southern slopes of the North Harris mountains, the remains of a 20th century industrial site nestle between the road and the shore of Loch Bun Abhainn Eadarra.
Isle Of North Uist
250 metres from the main road (which itself dissects the remains of a stone circle at NF 833602), on top of a small hillock, lie the remains of a once spectacular long cairn with a horned facade at its eastern end
Isle Of Lewis
Memorial erected to signify the land raid in Gress
Isle of Lewis
Gearrannan (Garenin) is a restored blackhouse village on the west side of the Isle of Lewis
Isle Of Lewis
This communal burial tomb would have been an important highly visible monument of the first farming people who lived in the peninsula of An Rubha in the Neolithic period.
Isle Of North Uist
At Beinn a'Chlaidh - Hill of the Graveyard - there is a standing stone.
Isle Of Lewis
Caisteal a' Mhorair (the Castle of the Nobleman) is one of the few probably medieval 'castles' in the Isle of Lewis.
Isle Of Lewis
Based in Ness on the Isle of Lewis, Taigh Dhonnchaidh offers musical and cultural opportunities to the youth of the area and beyond. Our aim is to preserve the local traditional music and culture for generations to come
Isle Of North Uist
Close to the ferry terminal lie the slight remains of a burial cairn, probably dating to about 700 AD.
Isle Of North Uist
Vallay is a beautiful desserted tidal island and is accessible at low tide from Sollas. Tidal information is available from the Tourist Information Centre in Lochmaddy.