Museums and Visitor Attractions in the Outer Hebrides

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Isle of Harris Distillery Spirit Hall

The first distillery in Harris has opened it's doors. The Harris Distillery is a working distillery that welcomes guests. Join us on a tour of the distillery, sit by the peat fire or enjoy the…

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 external

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…

Artists impression of the new centre

While the Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing transformation into a much-improved facility, from Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm there will be some limited facilities on site in the form of a food…

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  1. Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
    Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
    Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
    Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
    Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
    Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
    Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
    Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
    Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
    Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.
    Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
    Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
    Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
    Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
    Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
    Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
    Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
    Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
    Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
    Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.

    Address

    Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AA

    Telephone

    01870 603970

    Isle of North Uist

    Awards

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

    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.

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Children

    • Baby Changing Facilities Available
    • Children Welcome
    • Children's Menu Available
    • Highchair Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Cafe / Restaurant available on site

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Vegetarian Food Available

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access
    • Lift

    Transport

    • Disabled Parking

    Facilities

    Transport

    • On Public Transport Route

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  2. Isle of Harris Distillery Spirit Hall
    Isle of Harris Distillery Spirit Hall
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach - Tarbert Warehouse
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin Still Dottach
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin Still at work
    Isle of Harris Distillery Isle of Harris Gin
    Isle of Harris Distillery Isle of Harris Gin, with Highland Cow
    Isle of Harris Gin & Glass
    Isle of Harris Gin Serve
    Isle of Harris Distillery Canteen
    Isle of Harris Distillery Spirit Hall
    Isle of Harris Distillery Spirit Hall
    Isle of Harris Distillery The Hearach - Tarbert Warehouse
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin Still Dottach
    Isle of Harris Distillery Gin Still at work
    Isle of Harris Distillery Isle of Harris Gin
    Isle of Harris Distillery Isle of Harris Gin, with Highland Cow
    Isle of Harris Gin & Glass
    Isle of Harris Gin Serve
    Isle of Harris Distillery Canteen

    Address

    Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

    Telephone

    01859 502212

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    The first distillery in Harris has opened it's doors. The Harris Distillery is a working distillery that welcomes guests. Join us on a tour of the distillery, sit by the peat fire or enjoy the flavours of the Island in the canteen.

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  3. An Lanntair external
    An Lanntair night
    An Lanntair posters
    An Lanntair shop
    An Lanntair bar
    An Lanntair opening day
    An Lanntair external
    An Lanntair night
    An Lanntair posters
    An Lanntair shop
    An Lanntair bar
    An Lanntair opening day

    Address

    Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DS

    Telephone

    01851 703307

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    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 Trophy and Traditional Music Venue of the year.

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Children

    • Baby Changing Facilities Available
    • Children Welcome
    • Children's Menu Available
    • Highchair Available

    Special Requirements

    • Children Welcome

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Cafe / Restaurant available on site
    • Evening Meal Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Vegan Meals Available
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegetarian Food Available

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access

    Special Requirements

    • Disabled Citizens

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  4. Artists impression of the new centre
    Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024 catering truck
    New Calanais Visitor Centre Plan
    Artists impression of the new centre
    Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024 catering truck
    New Calanais Visitor Centre Plan

    Address

    Callanish, Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    While the Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing transformation into a much-improved facility, from Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm there will be some limited facilities on site in the form of a food wagon, a pop-up shop and toilets.

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children Welcome

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Vegetarian

    Facilities

    Transport

    • On Public Transport Route

    Add Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024 to your Itinerary

  5. Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
    Kinloch Historical Society signage
    Kinloch Historical Society museum
    Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
    Loch Erisort in Winter
    Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
    Kinloch Historical Society signage
    Kinloch Historical Society museum
    Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
    Loch Erisort in Winter

    Address

    Community Hub, Balallan, Kinloch, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

    Telephone

    01851 830778

    Kinloch, Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    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 area’s links to Clan Mackenzie.

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Children

    • Baby Changing Facilities Available

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access

    Transport

    • Disabled Parking

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  6. The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
    The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening

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    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.

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children Welcome

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Dogs Welcome

    Facilities

    Facilities

    • Disabled Access
    • Lift

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  7. Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Uig Heritage Centre outside building
    Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Uig Heritage Centre outside building

    Address

    Timsgarry, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JD

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    In the remote region of uig on the Isle of Lewis, you will find Uig Heritage Centre.  Here you can see replicas of the famous Lewis Chessmen, 12th century Viking chess pieces which were found on Uig Beach.

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  8. Hebrides People Visitor Centre building
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre logo
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre shop
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre building
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre logo
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre shop

    Address

    Northton Heritage Trust, Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

    Telephone

    01859 520258

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Seallam! Visitor Centre is found in Northton Isle of Harris in the lovely Isle of Harris. You can wonder through the exhibits, looking at history and the natural environment of the Outer Hebrides.

    Add Hebrides People Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  9. Kildonan Museum

    Address

    Kildonan Centre, Kildonan, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZ

    Telephone

    01878 710343

    Isle of South Uist

    Awards

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

    Learn about the South Uists local history at Kildonan Museum through stories, artefacts and images.

    The museum is ajacent to a cafe and opposite a local craft shop.

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  10. Ravenspoint Centre Museum

    Address

    Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QA

    Telephone

    01851 880236

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    The Ravenspoint Centre Museum also has an archive and exhibition to allow you to discover more about the people and the place.

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  11. Scalpay bothy

    Address

    Outend, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3YG

    Telephone

    01859 502222

    Isle of Scalpay

    Awards

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

    Located just outside the gate to Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Scalpay Bothy offers shelter and historical information panels for those using the footpaths to the lighthouse. 20 minutes walk from the carpark gets you to a tranquil haven overlooking the quay that served the lighthouse.

    Please note that the building is not connected with the Mountain…

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  12. Eat Drink Hebrides - Talla na Mara coastline

    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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  13. Cnoc Soilleir
    Cnoc Soilleir build
    Cnoc Soilleir
    Cnoc Soilleir build

    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. Taigh Dhonnchaidh Arts and Music Centre

    Address

    44 Habost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TG

    Telephone

    01851 810166

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Based in Ness on the Isle of Lewis, Taigh Dhonnchaidh offers musical and cultural opportunities to the youth of the area and beyond. Our aim is to preserve the local traditional music and culture for generations to come

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  15. Grinneabhat exhibition room
    Grinneabhat
    Grinneabhat exhibition room
    Grinneabhat

    Address

    North Bragar, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DA

    Telephone

    01851 710210

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    A cèilidh/meeting place with arts and cultural exhibitions, a café, accommodation, events and classes. A warm welcome – ceud mìle fàilte – awaits visitors from near and far at Grinneabhat.

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children Welcome

    Special Requirements

    • Families

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Dogs Welcome

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Cafe / Restaurant available on site

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Disabled Citizens

    Facilities

    Transport

    • On Public Transport Route

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  16. Gearrannan Black House Village
    Gearrannan Black House Village wooden barrow in garden
    Gearrannan Black House Village aerial view
    Gearrannan Black House Village
    Gearrannan Black House Village wooden barrow in garden
    Gearrannan Black House Village aerial view

    Address

    Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

    Telephone

    01851 643416

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    It is easy to imagine that you have stepped back in time to experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the last century when you visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. 

    Facilities

    Languages Spoken

    • Gaelic Speaking

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Children Welcome
    • Families

    Facilities

    Special Requirements

    • Pets Welcome By Arrangement

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