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See and Do


The devil creates work for idle hands. (Someone with nothing to do will put the cats on the fire)

An duine aig nach eil càil ri dhèanamh, cuiridh na cait air an teine


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Island Highlights

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.

Hebridean Jewellery

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…

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.…

Vatisker Tours

We invite you to embark on our uniquely crafted and interactive Hebridean Tour of the Isle of Lewis with three immersive experiences that will captivate your imagination.

Enchanted Isle in Village Bay

Our St.Kilda day trip is our main trip and one we specialise in. Running from Leverburgh in the Isle of Harris the trip offers the shortest crossing to this spectacular duel World Heritage site. We…

Long Island Retreats

Create memories that will last a lifetime. Step off the beaten track and immerse yourself in island life. Meet the locals, hear tales of yesteryear, learn a little Gaelic, get up close with our…

Skinny Tyres Ltd

Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will…

Heb360 Tours

We offer Private Tours of Outer Hebrides from our base in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Bilingual locals we provide flexible, professional journeys in our 4x4 7-seater vehicles and the highest standards…

Shoreline Stoneware Pottery & 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…

Bespoke Bicycle Hebrides

At Bespoke Bicycles, we provide a professional, friendly service with over 21 years combined bicyles repair/care experience between our qualified Velotech mechanics.

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…

Nicola Stevenson Art

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

Scaladale Centre - Activities

Scaladale offers coasteering, kayaking, gorge walking, climbing and abseiling, mountain biking, hill walking, raft building, archery, dinghy sailing and boat trips. Scaladale Activity enquiries…

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…

An Taigh Cèilidh

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…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

Islewear

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

Thatched cottage in the snow

Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides,…

Mingulay Boat Trips

Mingulay Boat Trips in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra will take you to the uninhabited islands to the south of Barra

Gneiss Things

Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.

Gallery 3

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. Classes and…

Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024

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'.

An Lanntair

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…

Ralph Tonge Photography

A photographer based on the Isle of Lewis – landscape, tours, nature, portraits, events, night sky – special moments captured. Commissions welcomed and a range of products available.

A few ideas....

  1. 8 Ways to Experience the Outer Hebrides this Spring!

    Our islands ancient history and spectacular landscapes offer unlimited adventures. From strolling along pristine sands, to enjoying sea vistas of turquoise waters or immersing yourself in our Hebridean culture, there are lots of memories to take back home with you!

  2. Made in the Outer Hebrides, a guide to arts and Crafts on the islands.
    Check out our downloadable Art and Craft guide, showcasing our Hebridean Artists and Makers.
  3. Light on at cottage in St Kilda
    There are so many great things to do and experience in the Outer Hebrides. Whether you're up for high octane adventure or more sedate activities, there is something for everyone.
  4. Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.
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  5. We invite you to embark on our uniquely crafted and interactive Hebridean Tour of the Isle of Lewis with three immersive experiences that will captivate your imagination.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  6. Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  7. Explore Uist through time with the award-winning free Augmented Reality archaeology app – Uist Unearthed.
  8. 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 202430th September 2024
  9. 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. An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig.
      1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
    2. Wild Swimming & Boat Tours
      Guided outdoor swimming experiences & RIB boat tours for up to 8 people in and around Lewis & Harris. Explore beaches, lagoons and marine wildlife in our RIB Keava or explore from the water with our local & experienced Open Water Coaches. All equipment available.
      1. 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 whether fluent or don’t have a single word.
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      2. Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach
        Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking
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      3. Get pampered in luxurious surroundings and enjoy some much-needed relaxation time with Hebridean Spa.
      4. Spend the morning getting to know the ponies, learn the art of sheep shearing or head out on the machair to learn about the unique ecosystem of South Uist.
      5. Take a wildlife trip to the uninhabited island of Mingulay.
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      6. Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis
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      7. <img src="lovegaelic" alt="Learn Gaelic in the Hebrides">
        Enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting our island communities with immersion courses and one-off local lessons.
        1. Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
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        2. 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 202431st December 2024
        3. Enchanted Isle in Village Bay
          Sea Harris offer scheduled excursions to St.Kilda and the Shiant Islands as well as providing charters to many small Islands accessible from the Isle of Harris. The dual World Heritage site of St Kilda is our main destination with daily trips running
        4. Puffin
          We run sightseeing trips along the east and west coast of Uist, along with trips to Mingulay, Monach Isles and St Kilda.
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        5. Castlebay Marina, an excellent resting point on your journey through the Hebrides. Situated in the heart of Castlebay, Isle of Barra next to the facilities in the town.
        6. Rib with visitors
          Let your Hebridean Adventure begin with Seatrek, based in Uig on the Isle of Lewis, providing unforgettable day trips to some of our most remote islands such as North Rona and the Flannans, or take a boat trip round the stunning coastline.
          1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
        7. A photographer based on the Isle of Lewis – landscape, tours, nature, portraits, events, night sky – special moments captured. Commissions welcomed and a range of products available.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        8. Gallery 3
          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.
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        9. Barra Bike Hire is based on the beautiful Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. A quality hire bike from Barra Bike Hire is, in our opinion, easily the best way to explore our island ‘Barradise’!
        10. Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will provide you with an amazing cycling holiday.
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        11. We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.
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        12. Sunset
          We are awaiting information from Love Hebrides
        13. Hercules statue, langass woods, north uist

          North Uist had a global celebrity visit in 1980 - in the shape of a grizzly bear!

        14. Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of the Eye peninsula on Lewis
        15. Northton temple harris
          This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.
        16. Beach laning in Barra
          The only place in the world where scheduled flights land on the beach!
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        1. Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach
          Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

          Address

          41 North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NL

          Telephone

          01851890453

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

          Add Traigh Mhor Pony Trekking to your Itinerary

        2. 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
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          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

        3. Address

          22a Crossbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NP

          Telephone

          07833 335186

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          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 finds.

          Add The Weaving Shed: Two Sisters Tweeds & Western Isles Designs to your Itinerary

        4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 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.

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          Add The Harris Tweed® Story Room to your Itinerary

        5. Address

          40 Upper Coll, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LT

          Telephone

          07774083308

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Honesty shed open to the public from the end of March to October 2024 (exact dates depend on how stormy it is!) Situated in Upper Coll, Isle of Lewis.

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        6. Address

          Berneray, Isle of Berneray, Isle of North Uist, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BQ

          Telephone

          07881651427

          Isle of Berneray , Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          The Birlinn Yarn Company studio sells locally sourced yarn in a range of natural blends and organically dyed colours, bespoke knitting patterns that take inspiration from the local environment and heritage, Harris tweed items and art work by Meg

          Add The Birlinn Yarn Company to your Itinerary

        7. Sunset

          Address

          The Beach House, Dalbeg, Isle of lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AE

          Telephone

          07500117832

          Isle of lewis

          Awards

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

          Add The Beach House Gallery to your Itinerary

        8. Address

          Tigh na Mara Arts and Crafts, East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TS

          Telephone

          07717283012

          Isle of South Uist

          Awards

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

          A range of Outer Hebrides fine arts and handmade crafts in South Uist available at Tigh na Mara Art, Antiques, Crafts and Gifts.

          Add The Arty Hebridean to your Itinerary

        9. Address

          Pairc Niseaboist, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AE

          Telephone

          01859 503 900

          Isle Of Harris

          Awards

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

          Talla Na Mara sits opposite Niseaboist beach, famed for its views across the sound of Taransay. Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the centre by the sea.

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        10. Address

          44 Habost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TG

          Telephone

          01851 810166

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Based in Ness on the Isle of Lewis, Taigh Dhonnchaidh offers musical and cultural opportunities to the youth of the area and beyond. Our aim is to preserve the local traditional music and culture for generations to come

          Add Taigh Dhonnchaidh Arts and Music Centre to your Itinerary

        11. Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
          Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
          Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
          Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
          Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
          Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
          Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
          Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
          Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
          Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.
          Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
          Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
          Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
          Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
          Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
          Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
          Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
          Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
          Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
          Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.

          Address

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

          Telephone

          01870 603970

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          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.

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          Add Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre to your Itinerary

        12. Address

          10 East Street, Sandwick, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0AG

          Telephone

          07920 427194

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Surf Lewis run by Rodney ' Cheggs' Jamieson offers beginner and intermediate surf lessons throughout the beaches of Lewis and Harris. All equipment is supplied (wetsuit, surfboards, leash and boots).

          Add Surf Lewis to your Itinerary

        13. Address

          Lady Lever Park, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XP

          Telephone

          01851 702240

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.

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          • Gaelic Speaking

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

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          • Children Welcome
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          • Dogs Welcome - Beer Garden in the main
          • Pets Allowed - Beer Garden in the main
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        14. Address

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

          Telephone

          01851 810039

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Spòrsnis is a community sports centre in the North of Lewis. It hosts the Hebrides’ only 10-pin bowling alley and offers a wide range of indoor activities and sports as well as gyms, a sauna, showers and a selection of classes.

          Add Sporsnis to your Itinerary

        15. Address

          Ofis Storas, Daliburgh, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

          Telephone

          01878 708002

          Isle Of South Uist

          Awards

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

          Come and join us in the stunning Uists for some of the finest wild game trout and salmon fishing in Europe.

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        16. Loch_Drudibeg, South Uist
          Our Lady of the Isles, South Uist
          Loch Skipport ponies, South Uist
          Loch_Drudibeg, South Uist
          Our Lady of the Isles, South Uist
          Loch Skipport ponies, South Uist

          Address

          Culla Bay, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

          Isle of Benbecula

          This east coast of Lewis self guided tour will take you as far north as the village of Tolsta, as far east as Tiumpan Head lighthouse and as far south as the village of Airivruaich.

          Add South Uist and Benbecula Geotourist Audio Tour to your Itinerary

        17. Address

          Grenitote, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BP

          Telephone

          01876 560338

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

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

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          Add Sollas Bookbinding to your Itinerary

        18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 485 reviews485 reviews

          Address

          4 Geocrab, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HB

          Telephone

          01859 530268

          Isle Of Harris

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

          Art Gallery and studio in the Bays of Harris where you can enjoy a tea, coffee or cake whilst browsing the original oil paintings on display.

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          • Baby Changing Facilities Available
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          Add Skoon Gallery to your Itinerary

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