Arts, Crafts and Shops in the Outer Hebrides

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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.…

Rob Howard eagles

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

studio

An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig. 

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.

Islewear 2 rings

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

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.…

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…

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.

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.

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…

Sollas Bookbinding 2 blue books

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

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.

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.
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  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
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  1. Art by Seonaid Pet Commission
    Art by Seonaid painting
    Art by Seonaid studio
    Art by Seonaid Pet Commission
    Art by Seonaid painting
    Art by Seonaid studio

    Address

    2B Steinish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0AA

    Telephone

    07542 629289

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Busy home studio to Stornoway artist, Seonaid Clarke, where she enjoys creating detailed portraits to commission as well as a variety of contemporary Hebridean landscapes and highly-textured paintings on Harris Tweed.

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  2. Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop gallery
    Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop workshop
    Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop cafe
    Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop gallery
    Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop workshop
    Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop cafe

    Address

    8 Balallan,, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

    Telephone

    01851 830742

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    “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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  3. 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.

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  4. Hebridean Jewellery

    Address

    63 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DD

    Telephone

    01851 702372

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Hebridean Jewellery are manufacturers of sterling silver and gold jewellery from the Pictish and Celtic periods through to the new millennium range.

    This quality Scottish celtic jewellery is manufactured in the township of Iochdar by the silver sands of the North West coast on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This is…

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  5. Finsbay Gallery

    Address

    1 Ardvey, Finsbay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JG

    Telephone

    01859 530244

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Open Tuesday to Friday inclusive every week - appointments can be made outwith those times, just call during working hours. New work always available.

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  6. Grinneabhat exhibition room
    Grinneabhat
    Grinneabhat exhibition room
    Grinneabhat

    Address

    North Bragar, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DA

    Telephone

    01851 710210

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    A cèilidh/meeting place with arts and cultural exhibitions, a café, accommodation, events and classes. A warm welcome – ceud mìle fàilte – awaits visitors from near and far at Grinneabhat.

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    • Children Welcome

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    • Cafe / Restaurant available on site

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    • Disabled Citizens

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    Transport

    • On Public Transport Route

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  7. Address

    Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AA

    Telephone

    01876 500293

    Isle of North Uist

    The Uist Sculpture Trail runs through Uist and Benbecula, providing a series of seven commissioned works of art by Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre.

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  8. 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

     

     

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