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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Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SAIsle Of South Uist
The broch of Dùn Mhulan was inhabited during the Iron Age. This large tower-like house was built around 150 BC, originally on an island within a freshwater loch, long before the open sea had broken through.
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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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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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Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AQTelephone
01851 643204Isle of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Our 1-acre garden, part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme, is open to raise money for charity. A plantaholics garden, with many unusual plants, at least for Lewis, we aim for colour and exuberance with a great view over East Loch Roag.
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Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JAIsle Of Harris
This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.
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Daliburgh, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SSIsle Of South Uist
This is a Bronze Age-Iron Age settlement excavated between 1989 and 2002.
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Kilpheder, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TBIsle Of South Uist
A well-preserved aisled wheelhouse was excavated in 1952 in the machair at Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair).
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Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SBIsle 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.
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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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Milton, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RYIsle Of South Uist
Neolithic chambered cairn.
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Outend, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3YGTelephone
01859 502222Isle of Scalpay
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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.
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Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BSIsle Of North Uist
The Udal is thought to have been occupied from the Neolithic Age right up to the early 20th Century and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the UK.
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Carloway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AAIsle Of Lewis
This is the best preserved and most visited broch in the Outer Hebrides. It occupies a low hilltop with commanding views across the seaways to the south and west.
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Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JATelephone
01859 520316Isle Of Harris
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Situated in Northton, Isle of Harris, Harris Art Gallery is run by portrait painter Suzan Visser-Offereins.
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Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XATelephone
01851 810735Isle Of Lewis
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Small, working studio gallery above the beach and harbour at Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis
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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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Amhuinnsuidh, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ARIsle Of Harris
Well preserved Beehive sheilings
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Scarista, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HXIsle Of Harris
This standing stone appears now as a single monolith overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of shore in the Hebrides, looking towards the island of Taransay. But when it was first erected, it was part of a complex that included a large stone
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