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History in the Outer Hebrides

  1. Explore Uist through time with a brand new Augmented Reality archaeology app which lets you see the original sites as they would have been 6000 years ago, in the modern day landscape.
  2. Sea bindweed - bonnie pronce charlies flower, eriskay
    Official tourist guide to the Bonnie Prince Charlie trail in the Outer Hebrides

Island Highlights

Calanais Standing Stones

The new Calanais Visitor Centre reopens in 2026 with much improved facilities. Until then the visitor centre site is entirely closed for construction works, but please note, the Calanais Standing…

The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn

Embark on a guided tour that takes you through the timeline of the industrial history and development of the Harris Tweed Industry. Watch demonstrations and receive hands-on weaving experience

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.

Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head

Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert, A859. It includes a museum and archive covering various aspects of community life, and information about the…

Grimsay Community Association

We are awaiting information from this business. In the mean-time you can check out their website

Delve into the past....

  1. Gearannan Blackhouse village, lewis
    Gearrannan (Garenin) is a restored blackhouse village on the west side of the Isle of Lewis
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  2. St Clements Church is situated in the village of Rodel, South Harris. Construction started around 1520 by Alexander MacLeod of Dunvegan and Harris.
    1. Our Lady of the Isles is a statue of the Madonna and Child by sculptor Hew Lorimer. Erected in 1957 on the west slope of Reuval overlooking the sea, it is a fantastic viewpoint.
    2. A monument in memory of those lost in the Annie Jane maritime disaster in 1853.
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    1. Inside the ruins of Eaglais na h-Aoidhe

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      Point, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0PD

      Isle Of Lewis

      Eaglais na h-Aoidhe (Church of the Eye, or isthmus) was the principal church of medieval Lewis, probably built in the later 14th century by the new Macleod dynasty as their religious centre on the Island.

      Add Eaglais na h-Aoidhe - St Columba's Church to your Itinerary

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      Langass, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HA

      Isle Of North Uist

      Statue of the famous grizzly bear Hercules, who escaped and went on the run during filming Benbecula in 1980. Find out more about the story at Langass Woodland.

      Add Hercules - The Bear to your Itinerary

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      Reef, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9HX

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      01851 672479

      Isle Of Lewis

      Public Art structure by artists Marian Leven and Will Maclean that reflects local, historical events which started in the late 19th century and which are on-going into the 21st century.

      Add An Suileachan to your Itinerary

    4. Aignish Raiders Monument, Isle of Lewis

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      Aignish, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0PA

      Isle of Lewis

      At the eastern end of the Braighe isthmus stands a striking memorial to the Aignish Farm Raider. Brave men and women of the Point area of Lewis risked imprisonment in their struggle against an oppressive system of land use and ultimately paved the way for reforms to Scottish law.

      Add Aignish Farm Raiders Monument to your Itinerary

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      Bentangaval, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XN

      Isle Of Barra

      Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a terrace wall. A later blackhouse stands on part of this platform, but behind it, Neolithic remains were found almost undisturbed.

      Add Allt Easdal to your Itinerary

    6. Address

      Nunton, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

      Isle Of Benbecula

      Cladh Mhuire, the burial ground for the Benbecula community, is the only site associated with early Christianity in Benbecula ,which still remains in use.

      Add Baille nan Cailleach to your Itinerary

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      Grimsay, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HY

      Isle Of North Uist

      Remains of a wheelhouse dating back to the iron age can be seen in Grimsay.

      Add Grimsay Wheelhouse to your Itinerary

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      Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YD

      Isle Of Barra

      The chapel at Cille Bharra was perhaps founded as early as the 7th century AD, being named after St Barr (or Finnbar) who was ordained c AD 600.

      Add Cille Bharra to your Itinerary

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      Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

      Isle Of North Uist

      First World War memorial.

      Add North Uist War Memorial to your Itinerary

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      Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

      Isle Of Harris

      This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.

      Add Northon Temple (Rubh' an Teampaill) to your Itinerary

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      Balivanich, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LA

      Isle Of Benbecula

      Ruins of Teampull Chaluim Chille to the east of Balivanich.

      Add Teampull Chaluim Chille to your Itinerary

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      Drimisdale, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RT

      Isle Of South Uist

      Caisteal Bheagram is a ruin of a 15th/16th Century tower,

      Add Caistel Bheagram to your Itinerary

    13. Address

      Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AE

      Isle Of North Uist

      The Mosaic Mackerel sculpture by Rosalind Waites forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

      Add Mosiac Mackerel to your Itinerary

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      Torlum, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5PP

      Isle Of Benbecula

      Borve Castle stood three storeys high. Now in ruins you can still see the five foot deep walls.

      Add Borve Castle to your Itinerary

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      Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

      Isle Of South Uist

      The broch of Dùn Mhulan was inhabited during the Iron Age. This large tower-like house was built around 150 BC, originally on an island within a freshwater loch, long before the open sea had broken through.

      Add Dun Mhulan to your Itinerary

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      Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

      Isle Of North Uist

      The Scantuary sculpture forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

      Add Sanctuary Sculpture to your Itinerary

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      Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BX

      Isle Of North Uist

      Vallay is a beautiful desserted tidal island and is accessible at low tide from Sollas. Tidal information is available from the Tourist Information Centre in Lochmaddy.

      Add Vallay Island (Balaigh) to your Itinerary

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      Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SB

      Isle Of South Uist

      On the west side, in the village of Ormiclate is Ormiclate Castle which stands in ruins today after being burnt to the ground.

      Add Ormiclate Castle to your Itinerary

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