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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

Nicola Stevenson Art

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

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Learn the Gaelic language with us and enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting the Hebridean island communities. From immersion courses to one-off local lessons, let us give you a sense…

Barra Surf and Coastal Adventures

Unique adventures in stunning locations on the Isle of Barra. Our professional guides and instructors offer surf lessons, snorkelling close encounters with seals, beautiful sea kayak tours, and the…

Stornoway Golf Club

We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.

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'.

Kilda Cruises

Kilda Cruises is based in The Isle of Harris and aims to provide a fast, comfortable day trip service with St Kilda as our main destination

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…

Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides

Engage professional Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Gaelic landscape and culture. Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 21-year record of successful tours, in 9 languages, with U.K. &…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

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.

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.

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Holmasaig Studio Gallery

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…

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…

Islewear

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

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. 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.
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  5. Saltbox reflections
    Experience the wellness effects of hot & cold therapy in our mobile wood-fired sauna by the sea. Sea dips optional. Freshwater supplied. Lewis & Harris.
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  6. Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.
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  7. 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.
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  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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. 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.
        1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
      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. 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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        10. We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.
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        11. Hercules statue, langass woods, north uist

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

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

          Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XP

          Telephone

          01851 621234

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          The multi-award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has been a key feature in the cultural landscape of the Outer Hebrides since 1996. This internationally renowned event has a unique setting in the Scottish Hebridean island of Lewis, the heartland of the Gaelic language and culture.

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          • Gaelic Speaking

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          • Baby Changing Facilities Available
          • Children Welcome
          • Outdoor Play Area

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          Add HebCelt Festival to your Itinerary

        2. 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

        3. 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

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          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3 reviews3 reviews

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          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

        5. 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.

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        6. Address

          Breasclete, Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Learn more about the history, archaeology, gaelic culture, harris tweed etc of this fascinating and beautiful island in the company of a professional,and qualified local STGA Scottish Tourist Guide with more than 30 years experience. Guided tours include all historical and important sites on Lewis and Harris.
          Tours include:
          Historical walking…

          Add Lewis and Harris Guided Tours to your Itinerary

        7. photography gallery on the isle of lewis, blue timber building with fine art photography and traditional darkroom
          photography gallery on the isle of lewis, blue timber building with fine art photography and traditional darkroom

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          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.

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          • On Public Transport Route

          Add Island Darkroom to your Itinerary

        8. 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

        9. Address

          Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

          Telephone

          01859 502222

          Isle of Harris

          The Ranger Service works with the local community and visitors to increase awareness and understanding of the natural and cultural heritage of North Harris. It does this through a regular guided walks during the summer as well as bespoke outdoor activities.

          Add North Harris Ranger Service to your Itinerary

        10. Address

          Gearraidh Ghuirm, Upper Coll, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LW

          Telephone

          01851 820201

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Ivor M Mackay is a Lewisman and artist and a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art. Inspired by his Hebridean surroundings on Lewis he paints scenes in a style of realism with feeling. His themes include seascapes,beaches,villages, old crofthouses and boats.

          Add Hebridean Art to your Itinerary

        11. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset, Barra
          Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset, Barra

          Address

          An Struan Ruadh, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DA

          Telephone

          07543 094491

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          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, introduce you to the magic of the islands.

          Add Igot2travel TOURS to your Itinerary

        12. Address

          11 Stonefield, Breasclete, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EA

          Telephone

          07533060644

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          bold colourful landscapes

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          • Children Welcome

          Add DK Macleod Scottish Landscape Artist to your Itinerary

        13. Address

          Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

          Telephone

          07747882622

          Isle of South Uist

          Awards

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

          Cnoc Soilleir is an exciting new development for Gaelic culture in the heart of South Uist. Located in Daliburgh this joint venture by Ceòlas Ubhist and Lews Castle College UHI, is a vibrant cultural centre.

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        14. 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.

          Add South Uist Fishing to your Itinerary

        15. Address

          Tigharry, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DE

          Telephone

          07972 108724

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          Drawings, paintings in oil,watercolour and mixed media; original prints; etchings; hand printed cards.

          Add Hoglan Prints - Margaret Maclellan to your Itinerary

        16. 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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        17. Address

          27 Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DR

          Telephone

          07462930247

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Alice Catherine Jewellery is a jewellery designer based in Stornoway.

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        18. 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

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