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An Lanntair in Stornoway and Taigh Chearsabhagh in North Uist, our two main island arts venues both emphasise Gaelic culture in their performing arts schedules as well as their exhibitions and installations. The bars of Stornoway, and indeed the hotel bars throughout the islands, play host to Gaelic musicians, be they from the islands or further-afield, traditional or modern, accomplished or unknown.

However, the heart of Gaelic culture is found in the townships that run the length of the islands. Many have a Historical Society or Comman Eachdraidh which act as both a heritage archive that often becomes a planned and impromptu performance venue.

They more rural areas are also where you may be lucky enough to recieve an invitation to a house ceilidh. Spend an evening, the way Gaels have for centuries with informal but often exquisite performances of Gaelic poetry, story and song lasting into the small hours.

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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…

Made in the Outer Hebrides Art and Craft Guide

A downloadable guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in the Outer Hebrides, can be viewed, enjoyed & purchased.

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…

Sollas Bookbinding

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

ishga

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.

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…

Cliff Studio

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…

Hebridean Food and Drink Festival

Save the date and join Us for the Hebridean Fine Food and Drink Festival on 27 September 2025 in the Town Hall Stornoway featuring our finest local produce, demos and talks!

Bùth Bharraigh

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…

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…

Nicola Stevenson Art

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

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…

Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre

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.

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…

Dancing Flower Crafts

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.…

Sollas Bookbinding

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

Visit Outer Hebrides Online Shop

Explore the Outer Hebrides with our selection of maps, guides, Hebridean books and Hebridean Way branded including water bottles, thermal mugs, t-shirts and snoods.

Ceòlas

A week long event of Gaelic song, dance and music.

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…

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