Island Highlights
In "The Chessmen", Fin and Whistler come across a disappearing loch which burst its banks and drained overnight revealing a small plane at the bottom of what would have been the loch.
A stunning circular 5.5 mile route - allow 2 - 3 hours.
Watch the seals laze on the rocks off shore - you may even catch them coming for a cheeky peek at you!
Heaval is the highest point on the Isle of Barra at 383 metres
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…
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The Calanais Visitor Centre is the Visitor Centre for the Callanish Standing Stones. The Centre has a small gift shop, cafe and interpretation centre for the 'Story of the Stones'.
A short walk along a waymarked route. About 5.5 miles/9Km around the coast.
A moderate walk - 3hrs total.
A short walk of 6km (4 miles) to a modest summit that provides stunning views of the Harris Hills and down into Loch Seaforth - 1-2 hours.
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…
Built in 1994, the Pairc Land Raiders monument is dedicated to the memory of the people of Lochs who challenged their landlords.
There is a walking trail through the woodland where you can enjoy trees and wildlife.
The Mosaic Mackerel sculpture by Rosalind Waites forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.
Whilst exploring Eriskay, you may come accross wild Eriskay ponies.
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.
Loch Stiapabhat bird reserve and hide to watch golden plover, Lapwing, whooper swans, geese and many rare migrants. The hide is open all year.
Balleshare beach is easily accessed from the village of Baleshare.
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…
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. There is easy access to this beach at Polachar.
Port Nis (Port of Ness) is in the parish of Ness, the most northerly parish in Lewis.
Loch Seaforth Viewpoint looks out along the sea loch that is Loch Seaforth. The viewing is stunning, and worth a stop off. There is a carpark with picnic tables and it is one of the best viewpoints…
The Weaving Shed; an independent studio shop and Harris Tweed weaving shed. Stocking Harris Tweed fabric, clothing, bags and accessories, plus original artwork and jewellery crafted from seashore…
Ard Feinis is a rocky promontory just south of Mangurstadh in the south west of Lewis.
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Howmore, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SHIsle Of South Uist
Tobha Mòr has been an important ecclesiastical centre since early medieval times.
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Langass, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HAIsle Of North Uist
Barpa Langais is a neolithic chambered cairn or tomb.
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Garrabost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0PNIsle Of Lewis
Clach Ghlas (NF 5281 3340) is an enigmatic triangular standing stone 1.7 metres high, standing in the centre of a mound 2 metres high and 30 metres long and partly surrounded by a ditch.
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Arivruaich, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LEIsle of Lewis
This Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs - on the main A857 road between Stornoway and Tarbert to mark where he landed following the Battle of Culloden.
This is what it says on the plaque;
"On 4th May 1746 Charles Edward Stuart landed here while on the run having sailed from Scalpay. It was 18 days after…
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Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JHIsle Of South Uist
Eriskay is famed for its Eriskay Jersey’s
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Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SAIsle Of South Uist
Three artificial settlement mounds dominate the machair plain at Bornish.
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Bernera, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LTTelephone
01851 612314Isle 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.
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Scalpay, Isle Of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3XUIsle Of Scalpay
The Old Manse, now Two Harbours Guest House, is built on the site of the house Prince charlie sheltered in after the battle of Culloden in 1746.
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Borve, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HTIsle Of Harris
Remains of an Iron Age broch at NG032 940 near the village of Borve.
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Northton Heritage Trust, Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JATelephone
01859 520258Isle of Harris
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Seallam! Visitor Centre is found in Northton Isle of Harris in the lovely Isle of Harris. You can wonder through the exhibits, looking at history and the natural environment of the Outer Hebrides.
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Carinish, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HNIsle 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
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Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XAIsle Of Lewis
Dùn Èistean is traditionally known as the stronghold of the Clan Morrison. Archaeological excavation and survey work has found evidence for a defended medieval settlement on the island, with dwellings, storage buildings, a defensive wall and a tow.
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Tigh na Mara Arts, Antiques, Crafts & Gifts, East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TSTelephone
07717283012Isle of South Uist
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
A range of Outer Hebrides fine arts and handmade crafts in South Uist available at Tigh na Mara Art, Antiques, Crafts and Gifts.
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Obbe Rd, Leverburgh, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS5 3TSTelephone
01859 520208Isle Of Harris
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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.
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Torlum, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5PPIsle Of Benbecula
Borve Castle stood three storeys high. Now in ruins you can still see the five foot deep walls.
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Point, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0PDIsle Of Lewis
Eaglais na h-Aoidhe (Church of the Eye, or isthmus) was the principal church of medieval Lewis, probably built in the later 14th century by the new Macleod dynasty as their religious centre on the Island.
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Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QATelephone
01851 880236Isle Of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The Ravenspoint Centre Museum also has an archive and exhibition to allow you to discover more about the poeple and the place.
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8 Balallan,, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PNTelephone
01851 830742Isle of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
“We are an oasis of good food, warmth, art and cheeriness”
We are a gallery and coffee shop based in Balallan. Look for the Black and White signs for the Island Arts Gallery and Snacks and Tigh na Bruaich B&B. We are ¼ mile from the ‘Welcome to Baile Ailein’ sign, at the Stornoway end of village and 2 ½ mile from the Tarbet end. We are the…
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