Arts, Crafts and Shops in the Outer Hebrides

Island Highlights

Artists impression of the new centre

While the Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing transformation into a much-improved facility, there will be no facilities on site. We apologise for any inconvenience during the construction period.…

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…

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.

Shoreline Stoneware

Every piece of hand-crafted Shoreline Stoneware Pottery captures texture from natural materials and found objects. The gallery hosts a wide selection of work by local artist with original works…

Rob Howard eagles

Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis

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…

An Lanntair external

The largest arts facility in the Outer Hebrides and comprises a gallery, performance space/cinema, education room, bar/restaurant and gift shop. It has won many awards including a Come to Britain…

Islewear 2 rings

Hebridean designer jewellery. Beautiful designed precious jewellery inspired and shaped by the wild elements of Scotland.

ishga sand

ishga is an award-winning luxury skincare brand based in Stornoway. Results-driven skincare that is created using the pillars of provenance, science and sustainability.

Coll Pottery Craft Centre

A working craft centre featuring fused glass, ceramics, and silver jewellery. Featuring 3 galleries showing a wide range of work, all made in the Outer Hebrides, no imports or tourist tat. We also…

An Taigh Cèilidh cafe

Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with events, café, bookshop & gifts. The use of Gaelic is encouraged, though everyone is welcome regardless of…

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 Hebrides.…

Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.

Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre is a place where people can meet, share ideas, learn new skills and experience cultural interpretation that is imaginative and stimulating.

Sollas Bookbinding 2 blue books

Creative artisan bookbinding and box making, influenced by the materials and colours of island living

MacGillivrays Gift Shop

MacGillivrays is a 3rd, entering the 4th, generation family business based in Balivanich on the Isle of Benbecula. Quality gifts, crafts, tweeds, books and local photography available instore and…

Holmasaig Studio Gallery beach

Isle of Harris watercolour artist Margarita Williams of Holmasaig Studio Gallery, lives in the village where she was born, situated in spectacular scenery of the Bays Road on the rocky South East of…

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.

Cliff Studio  - external

Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors…

Browse our local artists and makers

  1. Made in the Outer Hebrides, a guide to arts and Crafts on the islands.
    Check out our brand new downloadable Art and Craft guide for the islands which showcases our amazing artists and makers.
  2. ishga sand
    ishga is an award-winning luxury skincare brand based in Stornoway. Results-driven skincare that is created using the pillars of provenance, science and sustainability.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  3. studio
    An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig.
    1. 1st April 202530th September 2025
  4. Cliff Studio  - external
    Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors April to Sept, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm.
    1. 1st April 202530th September 2025
  5. Sollas Bookbinding stack of books
    Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  6. Shoreline Stoneware Outside of gallery
    Every piece of hand-crafted Shoreline Stoneware Pottery captures texture from natural materials and found objects. The gallery hosts a wide selection of work by local artist with original works across different media.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  7. 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 Hebrides. Each design is unique and I’m happy to design something special just for you.
    1. 1st January 000131st December 9999
    2. 1st January 000131st December 9999
  8. A working craft centre featuring a blacksmith, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Here you can browse our galleries, watch us work from our viewing area and have refreshments in our tearoom.
    1. 1st January 20259th March 2025
    2. 10th March 202519th October 2025
    3. 1st October 202531st December 2025
  9. Buth Bharraigh interior
    Community local produce shop selling quality arts and crafts from Barra & Vatersay
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
Plan your trip
  • Accommodation
  • What's On
  • See and Do
  • Food & Drink
Accommodation
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
See and Do
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:

Refine By

Refine Your Search Further:

Type
Attraction
Shopping
Location

Number of results: 62

, currently showing 19 to 36.

  1. Cliff Studio  - external
    Cliff Studio 3 oils
    Cliff Studio 2
    Cliff Studio 2 oil
    Cliff Studio 3 blue
    Cliff Studio 3 acrylic
    Cliff Studio products
    Cliff Studio low tide
    Cliff Studio displays
    Cliff Studio collage
    Cliff Studio  - external
    Cliff Studio 3 oils
    Cliff Studio 2
    Cliff Studio 2 oil
    Cliff Studio 3 blue
    Cliff Studio 3 acrylic
    Cliff Studio products
    Cliff Studio low tide
    Cliff Studio displays
    Cliff Studio collage

    Address

    38 Cliff, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9HP

    Telephone

    07984 054863

    Uig, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors April to Sept, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm.

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Children Welcome

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Dogs Welcome

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access - the car park is gravelled but the ground is flat, no steps.

    Add Cliff Studio to your Itinerary

  2. Uist Wool black & white faced sheep
    Uist Wool jumper
    Uist Wool spinning wool
    Uist Wool
    Uist Wool building
    Uist Wool black & white faced sheep
    Uist Wool jumper
    Uist Wool spinning wool
    Uist Wool
    Uist Wool building

    Address

    Grimsay, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5JA

    Telephone

    01870 602597

    Isle Of North Uist

    Awards

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

    Uist Wool runs a spinning Mill & Wool Centre that specialises in creating artisan yarns for knitting and weaving using fleece sourced from crofts and farms in the Outer Hebrides and Scottish Highlands.

    Add Uist Wool to your Itinerary

  3. awaiting images

    Address

    17 Bayhead, Stornoway, ISLE OF LEWIS, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DU

    Telephone

    01851700178

    ISLE OF LEWIS

    Awards

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

    Tech Mobile offers repairs of PC's, laptops, Ipads, Tablets & Mobile Phones. From Screen damage, battery replacement, Charging Port replacement or software issues on Mobile, Ipads & Tablets.

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Pets Welcome

    Add Tech-Mobile to your Itinerary

  4. The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 9 reviews9 reviews

    Address

    Town Hall, 2 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DB

    Telephone

    01851 702269

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir is an introduction to the unique world of HARRIS TWEED, the people, the provenance and the sense of place that makes it so special. There are weaving demos twice weekly and private tours bookable for up to 12 people.

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children Welcome

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Dogs Welcome

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access
    • Lift

    Add The Harris Tweed® Story Room to your Itinerary

  5. Uist Gifts and Information outside of building
    Uist Gifts and Information mirrored loch
    Uist Gifts and Information loch with mountain view
    Uist Gifts and Information sunset on loch
    Uist Gifts and Information beach & blue sky
    Uist Gifts and Information outside of building
    Uist Gifts and Information mirrored loch
    Uist Gifts and Information loch with mountain view
    Uist Gifts and Information sunset on loch
    Uist Gifts and Information beach & blue sky

    Address

    Pier Road, Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TH

    Telephone

    01878 700777

    Isle of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Uist Gifts and Info is a friendly Information centre for visitors to the islands.  Selling local prroducts, arts and crafts, gifts, books and clothing from the Outer Hebrides. Providing shipping agent facilities and land services required for visiting boats. Local tours, Information on walks, cycling routes, archaeology and wildlife spotting…

    Add Uist Gifts and Information to your Itinerary

  6. Island Darkroom
    Island Darkroom gallery
    Island Darkroom in red
    Island Darkroom shop clothing
    Island Darkroom 3 black & white pictures
    Island Darkroom modeling a jumper in the peats
    Island Darkroom modeling a jacket in the peats
    Island Darkroom in red
    Island Darkroom checking slides
    Island Darkroom
    Island Darkroom gallery
    Island Darkroom in red
    Island Darkroom shop clothing
    Island Darkroom 3 black & white pictures
    Island Darkroom modeling a jumper in the peats
    Island Darkroom modeling a jacket in the peats
    Island Darkroom in red
    Island Darkroom checking slides

    Address

    5c Achmore, ISLE OF LEWIS, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

    Telephone

    07599217064

    ISLE OF LEWIS

    Awards

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

    Island Darkroom is a black and white photographic gallery and studio in the heart of the Isle of
    Lewis - with an entirely handmade selection of prints, as well as tweed and cyanotype textiles,
    coffee and bespoke workshops.

    Facilities

    Transport

    • On Public Transport Route

    Add Island Darkroom to your Itinerary

  7. Eriskay Shop interior shelves
    Eriskay Shop machair flowers
    Eriskay Shop pones in field
    Eriskay Shop bay with boats
    Eriskay Shop eriskay pony
    Eriskay Shop interior shelves
    Eriskay Shop machair flowers
    Eriskay Shop pones in field
    Eriskay Shop bay with boats
    Eriskay Shop eriskay pony

    Address

    Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

    Telephone

    01878 720236

    Isle Of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Eriskay Shop is a friendly Community Shop at the heart of the community. We sell local products and crafts as well as every day goods. We are locally run and an essential stop on your visit to Eriskay.

    Add Eriskay Shop to your Itinerary

  8. sunset on beach
    dalmore
    waves
    dark clouds
    sunset on beach
    dalmore
    waves
    dark clouds

    Address

    North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9BQ

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Warner-Tate Photography, female facilitated photography tuition offering 1-2-1 & small group sessions based on the isle of Harris & Lewis. We aim to provide an insight into Seascape Photography in a relaxed & friendly environment.

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children Welcome - Min age 12

    Special Requirements

    • Children Welcome
    • Families

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Disabled Citizens - Locations to be discussed

    Add Warner-Tate Photography to your Itinerary

  9. Quiet landscapes waves & hills
    Quiet landscapes wintery beach
    Quiet landscapes rolling waves
    Quiet landscapes waves & snowy mountains
    Quiet landscapes wintery waves
    Quiet landscapes waves in winter
    Quiet landscapes large wave
    Quiet landscapes calm sea in winter
    Quiet landscapes snowy mountains
    Quiet landscapes large waves
    Quiet landscapes waves & hills
    Quiet landscapes wintery beach
    Quiet landscapes rolling waves
    Quiet landscapes waves & snowy mountains
    Quiet landscapes wintery waves
    Quiet landscapes waves in winter
    Quiet landscapes large wave
    Quiet landscapes calm sea in winter
    Quiet landscapes snowy mountains
    Quiet landscapes large waves

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3 reviews3 reviews

    Address

    The Bungalow, Geocrab, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS33HB

    Telephone

    07709364265

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Margaret Soraya is a seascape photographer and fine artist living on the Harris. Margaret runs group creative retreats and also offers bespoke 1-2-1 photography sessions on Harris.
    Her limited-edition photographic prints, books and paintings are available online.

    Add Quiet landscapes to your Itinerary

  10. Tigh na Mara Gallery - exterior and sea
    Tigh na Mara Gallery inside
    Tigh na Mara Gallery - beach view
    Tigh na Mara Gallery - exterior and sea
    Tigh na Mara Gallery inside
    Tigh na Mara Gallery - beach view

    Address

    East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TS

    Telephone

    01878 700883

    Isle of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast of South Uist. Run by artist Amanda Rae and features local artists and makers.

    Add Tigh Na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery to your Itinerary

  11. Uist Craft Producers Shop items for sale in shop
    Uist Craft Producers Shop external
    Uist Craft Producers Shop various items for sale
    Uist Craft Producers Shop items for sale in shop
    Uist Craft Producers Shop external
    Uist Craft Producers Shop various items for sale

    Address

    Kildonan, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZ

    Isle Of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Uist Craft Producers is a membership organisation, which supports over 30 crafts makers living in Uist. The group has a retail shop at the Kildonan Centre, offering a wide range of beautiful products.

    Add Uist Craft Producers Shop to your Itinerary

  12. Eriskay Jerseys

    Address

    Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

    Isle Of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Eriskay is famed for its Eriskay Jersey’s

    Add Eriskay Jerseys to your Itinerary

  13. External view of Blamire at Harris shop
    Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
    Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop
    External view of Blamire at Harris shop
    Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
    Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01179393914

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Art, ceramics & home-wares by Hope and Rupert Blamire.

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Children Welcome
    • Families

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Pets Welcome

    Add Blamire at Harris to your Itinerary

  14. Caolas Gallery - Exterior
    Caolas Gallery - inside
    Stefan Davies
    Caolas Gallery - Exterior
    Caolas Gallery - inside
    Stefan Davies

    Address

    11a Kyles Scalpay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BS

    Telephone

    01859 530344

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Our beautiful wooden eco-turf roofed Yurt Gallery is situated on the scenic road to the Isle of Scalpay. Browse our wide range of photography and hand made tweed rugs and cushions whilst enjoying tea/coffee and yummy cake.

    Add Harris Hebrides Photography to your Itinerary

  15. Hebridean Soap - exterior
    Machair Flower soap
    Hebridean Soap - exterior
    Machair Flower soap

    Address

    25 Breasclete, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EF

    Telephone

    01851 621306

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    The Hebridean Soap Company produces hand made soap in the village of Breasclete.We use traditional methods and natural ingredients to make hand crafted soaps in all shapes and sizes

     

     

    Add Hebridean Soap to your Itinerary

  16. Designs on Benbecula jewels
    Designs on Benbecula chain
    Designs on Benbecula silver
    Designs on Benbecula jewels
    Designs on Benbecula chain
    Designs on Benbecula silver

    Address

    East Camp, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5ND

    Telephone

    07766 017004

    Isle of Benbecula

    Awards

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

    Jewellery designer and artist based on the isle of Benbecula.

    Add Designs on Benbecula to your Itinerary

  17. Harris Tweed Isle of Harris green tweed with logo

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01859 502040

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    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 proud to be able to continue the family legacy combining our rich time-honoured craft with modern, contemporary influences.

    Add Harris Tweed Isle of Harris to your Itinerary

  18. shop inside
    table display
    shells
    shop inside
    table display
    shells

    Address

    13 Bornish, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

    Telephone

    01878710360

    South Uist

    Awards

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

    Exhibition of Ceramic Glazes and other Crafts using local Hebridean materials. Also crafts for sale.

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Disabled Citizens

    Add Hebridean Glazes to your Itinerary

My Planner

You can build your own holiday itinerary here! Just browse our site and click this button to add to your itinerary when you see something you like. If your planner is not finished, simply click save and you can come back to it later on! You also have the option to send your itinerary to our tailor made holiday partner.

Places to Eat

Our Islands