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Museums and Visitor Attractions in the Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides have wonderful dynamic museums and visitor centres.

Museums capture the distinctiveness of the Outer Hebrides, shaped by a unique combination of land, sea and people. And with a series of local museums up and down the islands (Comunn Eachdraich) you can delve into our islands past (and present) to learn about our islands culture, heritage and lifestyle.

Visitor attractions include distilleries, art centres, castles and lots more.

Highlights

Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition

Clò Mòr Harris Tweed® Exhibition For an unforgettable visitor experience

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.

Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway

The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will give an overview of the islands’ heritage and the Lewis Chessmen are back to delight.

Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre

The new Calanais Visitor Centre is now open for a preview season ahead of our official launch later this summer. The centre features a new exhibition, café, and shop. For bookings and current…

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