Simply one of the most stunning settings for an International music festival, this multi-award winning event is an exhilarating mix of music set against the natural beauty and unique culture of the Hebridean islands. A family friendly festival featuring supershows, intimate concerts, workshops, free events for all ages, and an atmosphere second to none. Hebcelt 2020 is the 25th anniversary on the festival and will run from 15 -18 July.
The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll…
Photograph © David Wilson
The police station is off course where Detective Fin…
Much local material – Lewisian Gneiss, Borve pottery, Harris tweed – is used in this…
Stornoway features in all three books. In particular, there are scene's in MacNeils, the…
Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir is an introduction to the unique world of HARRIS TWEED, the…