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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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Harris Tweed Hebrides

We manufacture authentic Harris Tweed® at our mill in Shawbost, working with over 120 self employed home weavers to create our world-famous cloth. Visit our shop in Stornoway to see our collection of…

Islewear

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

Hebridean Art Studio

Stop off at Fiona’s art gallery to enjoy her original style of painting, see her studio and gain a unique insight into island life over a cup of tea.

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.…

Ardhasaig Glass and Arts Shop

Ardhasaig Glass & Arts – Embroidered Art, Gifts, Souvenirs and Clothing, many incorporating Harris Tweed. Open to the public 6 days a week.

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…

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…

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.

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…

Ceòlas

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

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…

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…

Eilidh Stewart Art

Eilidh grew up in North Uist, her works aims to make recordings of her journeys to dramatic coastal locations, and tries to relive these experiences through painting.

Bùth Bharraigh

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…

Sollas Bookbinding

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

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.

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.

Sollas Bookbinding

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

Coll Pottery Craft Centre

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…

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