Ness


A stronghold of the Gaelic language, the parish of Ness offers an insight into the legends, lore and long-observed traditions that have shaped the islands


Island Highlights

Butt of Lewis (Rubha Rohanais)

Rubha Robhais (Butt of Lewis) is the most northerly tip of the Isle of Lewis.

Traigh Shanndaigh (Eoropie Beach)

Traigh Shanndaigh (Eoropie beach) is a beautiful sandy beach in the north of Lewis, near the Butt of Lewis

Port Nis

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

Experience Ness

  1. This 18th Century Hebridean Farmhouse is unique with history & character. Located on the North West coast of Lewis. With views of the Atlantic Ocean & Dramatic coastline towards the Butt of Lewis. Just metres from the beach.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  2. Crofters retreat offers accommodation for two people with panoramic coastal views and beach access a few minutes from the doorstep.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  3. Eoropie Beach, Ness
    Watch this fabulous film by a group of local children who came together to do their bit to help promote North Lewis
  4. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
    Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is a great hub where you will hear Gaelic spoken and the cafe, shop and museum makes it a perfect place to spend an afternoon..
    1. Butt of lewis - heavy seas
      Just not on a windy day! The Butt of Lewis is the most windy place in the Outer Hebrides. The cliffs and wildlife on this walk are spectacular!
      1. Loch Stiapabhat bird of prey hide in Ness
        This hide overlooks Loch Stiapabhat and is a hive of activity all year round, but particularly in the spring and autumn
        1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
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      1. Address

        Lower Shader, Barvas, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0RH

        Telephone

        07796615473

        Isle Of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Self-catering Holiday Let Cabins, inclusive of Galley Kitchen, King size Bedroom and spacious bathroom with Shower, toilet and wash hand basin. Each cabin facilities include Electric Heating, Smart TV, Wi-fi, Oven, Hob and Fridge

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        Languages Spoken

        • Gaelic Speaking

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        • Children Welcome - Infants Only
        • Outdoor Play Area - Garden

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        • Disabled Parking

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Marabhat Lodges to your Itinerary

      2. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
        Comunn Eachdraidh Nis

        TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

        TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 63 reviews63 reviews

        Address

        Cross School, North Dell, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SN

        Telephone

        01851 810377

        Isle Of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is situated in North Dell in the former Cross Primary School. It includes an accredited museum, a vast archive as well as genealogical records for the whole of North Lewis and a café.

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        • Gaelic Speaking

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        • Baby Changing Facilities Available
        • Children Welcome
        • Children's Menu Available
        • Highchair Available

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        • Children Welcome
        • Families

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        • Cafe / Restaurant available on site

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        • Dairy Free
        • Gluten Free
        • Vegan Meals Available
        • Vegetarian Food Available

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      3. Address

        Trimisceir, Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XH

        Telephone

        07919 341727

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Newly opened, luxury, contemporary, self-catering apartment set in an enviable Hebridean location with views overlooking Eoropie Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and The Minch. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and several other beaches a short walk away

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        Languages Spoken

        • Gaelic Speaking

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        Children

        • Baby Changing Facilities Available
        • Children Welcome
        • Cot Available
        • Highchair Available - Please let us know in advance and we will ensure a high chair is available for your use.
        • Outdoor Play Area - We have a children's climbing frame with swing in our garden for guests use.

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome
        • Families

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        Special Requirements

        • Pets Allowed - Only in main house, 2 dogs maximum. Dogs are NOT allowed in any bedrooms or on the furniture.
        • Pets Welcome By Arrangement

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Two Seas Hebrides to your Itinerary

      4. Address

        1a Melbost, Borve, Isle of lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0RR

        Telephone

        07712868745

        Isle of lewis

        Awards

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

        A unique home on the edge of the Ocean, Brighid is a contemporary home with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean

        Add Brighid to your Itinerary

      5. Address

        Cross School, North Dell, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SN

        Telephone

        01851 810377

        Isle Of Lewis

        Awards

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

        The café provides a welcome pit stop for tourists and is also popular with local people. The Gaelic language is commonly spoken between customers and staff and the portraits on the wall have all been donated by local families. You can enjoy a freshly prepared light lunch of soup, sandwich, panini or wrap and finish it off with a speciality tea or…

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        • Gaelic Speaking

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        • Childrens Portions

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        • Baby Changing Facilities Available
        • Children Welcome
        • Children's Menu Available
        • Highchair Available
        • Indoor Play Area

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome
        • Families

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        Catering

        • Dairy Free
        • Gluten Free
        • Vegan Meals Available

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        • Disabled Access
        • Disabled toilets

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        • Disabled Parking

        Add Comunn Eachdraidh Nis to your Itinerary

      6. Address

        38 South Galson, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SH

        Telephone

        01851 850492

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

        • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

        This 18th Century Hebridean Farmhouse is unique with history & character. Located on the North West coast of Lewis. With views of the Atlantic Ocean & Dramatic coastline towards the Butt of Lewis. Just metres from the beach.

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        • Families

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        • Evening Meal By Arrangement - Sharing Platter for two available on Sundays only

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        • Gluten Free
        • Vegetarian Food Available - To be arranged in advance

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Galson Farm Guest House to your Itinerary

      7. Address

        Cross Skigersta Road, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TH

        Telephone

        07748 280095

        Isle of Lewis

        Morrison View is a spacious detached 2 storey house in a beautiful situation in North Lewis and can sleep up to 10. It enjoys panoramic views to the North & West over the Atlantic Ocean and North Minch.

        We do not accept pets.

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        Children

        • Children Welcome

        Add Morrison View to your Itinerary

      8. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

        TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 17 reviews17 reviews

        Address

        Park Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QZ

        Telephone

        01851 840225

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

        • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

        Moorpark Cottages have the comforts of luxuriously appointed accommodation, two larch clad holiday homes set right in the heart of a traditional crofting community on the West Side of Lewis.

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        • Gaelic Speaking

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        • Children Welcome
        • Cot Available
        • Highchair Available

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        • Children Welcome
        • Families

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        • Disabled Access

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        • Disabled Citizens

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        • Disabled Parking

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Moorpark Cottages to your Itinerary

      9. Port Stoth Beach, Ness, Isle of Lewis

        Address

        Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XH

        Isle of Lewis

        A small cove accessed on the road to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse.

        Add Port Stoth to your Itinerary

      10. Port Stoth beach close to Crofters Retreat
        Port Stoth beach close to Crofters Retreat

        Address

        38 South Galson, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SH

        Telephone

        01851 850492

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

        • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

        Escape to the beautiful Outer Hebrides for a truly unique stay at Crofters Retreat self catering for two. Located on the far north west coast of Lewis. With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & Dramatic coastline towards the Butt of Lewis. Just metres from the beach.

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Crofters Retreat to your Itinerary

      11. The Decca from the air
        The Decca from the air

        TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

        TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 171 reviews171 reviews

        Address

        Lionel, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XB

        Telephone

        01851 810 571

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

        • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

        The Decca is a former radio navigation station located in the northwest of the Isle of Lewis. We are ideally situated close to Eoropie Beach, Loch Stiapabhat Nature Reserve, the Butt of Lewis, the local pub and sports center.

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        • Children Welcome
        • Highchair Available
        • Outdoor Play Area - We do have some grass in front of house, back is private

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome
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        • Disabled Citizens

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        • Disabled Parking

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add The Decca to your Itinerary

      12. Address

        Cuidhsiadar, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XA

        Isle of Lewis

        A small group of well-used and maintained shielings with a track along a ravine to a small beach.

        Add Cuidhsiadar Shielings and Beach to your Itinerary

      13. Address

        Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TD

        Telephone

        01851 811001

        Isle Of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Add The Breakwater Cafe to your Itinerary

      14. Cross Inn Exterior
        Bedroom
        Bar
        Bar interior
        Garden with tables
        Cross Inn Exterior
        Bedroom
        Bar
        Bar interior
        Garden with tables

        Address

        Cross, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SN

        Telephone

        01851 810152

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Cross Inn is a traditional B&B with occasional pop-up restaurant. Onsite is also dog and muddy boots friendly pub called the Old Barn Bar, serving lunch and dinner.

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        Children

        • Children Welcome
        • Children's Menu Available - Same as adult menu in the bar but smaller portions. Pop up restaurant has a dedicated kids menu
        • Highchair Available

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome

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        Special Requirements

        • Dogs Welcome - In the public bar and working dogs only in the restaurant

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        Catering

        • Cafe / Restaurant available on site
        • Dinner Available
        • Evening Meal Available
        • Evening Meal By Arrangement

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        Catering

        • Dairy Free - When we run pop/ups and the soup in the pub is usually vegan.
        • Gluten Free - GF options available
        • Vegan Meals Available
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegetarian Food Available

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        • Disabled Citizens

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        • Disabled Parking - But not dedicated

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Cross Inn to your Itinerary

      15. Butt of Lewis lighthouse

        Address

        Butt of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XF

        Isle of Lewis

        A circular walk of 5.5.km (3.5 miles) that starts and finishes at the Eoropie Playpark - 2 hours

        Add Around the Butt of Lewis to your Itinerary

      16. Address

        Snowberry Cottage, Borve, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0RX

        Telephone

        07813011525

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Awards

        • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

        A recently renovated (2023) single-level former mission hall with secure bicycle storage, on the way to the Butt of Lewis, the cosy and charming Snowberry Cottage is in the perfect location to explore all our islands have to offer.

        Facilities

        Languages Spoken

        • Gaelic Speaking - A little

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        Children

        • Children Welcome - 6 years old and over

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome - Over the age of 6
        • Families - Children over 6

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        Special Requirements

        • Disabled Citizens - Shower is not accessible, but we are all on one level. Depends on disability requirements

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        • Disabled Parking

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        • On Public Transport Route - W1 bus route

        Add Snowberry Cottage to your Itinerary

      17. Address

        Loch Street, Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QY

        Isle of Lewis

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

        Add Barvas and Brue Walking Route to your Itinerary

      18. Address

        24 Lower Shader, Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0RH

        Telephone

        01494 763074

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        A cosy, comfortable two bedroom, two star family owned house in a quiet village location, on the west side of the Isle of Lewis. The house which has been a holiday let for over twenty years is an excellent base for walkers, cyclists or for touring this stunning island by car.

        Facilities

        Children

        • Children Welcome

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome

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        Special Requirements

        • Pets Welcome By Arrangement

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        Transport

        • On Public Transport Route - Eight minute walk

        Add Cosy Croft to your Itinerary

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