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See and Do


The devil creates work for idle hands. (Someone with nothing to do will put the cats on the fire)

An duine aig nach eil càil ri dhèanamh, cuiridh na cait air an teine


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Island Highlights

Nicola Stevenson Art

An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig. 

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Learn the Gaelic language with us and enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting the Hebridean island communities. From immersion courses to one-off local lessons, let us give you a sense…

Barra Surf and Coastal Adventures

Unique adventures in stunning locations on the Isle of Barra. Our professional guides and instructors offer surf lessons, snorkelling close encounters with seals, beautiful sea kayak tours, and the…

Stornoway Golf Club

We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.

Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024

The Calanais Visitor Centre is the Visitor Centre for the Callanish Standing Stones. The Centre has a small gift shop, cafe and interpretation centre for the 'Story of the Stones'.

Kilda Cruises

Kilda Cruises is based in The Isle of Harris and aims to provide a fast, comfortable day trip service with St Kilda as our main destination

Cliff Studio  - external

Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors…

Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides

Engage professional Tour Guides to enhance your visit to a Gaelic landscape and culture. Western Isles Tour Guide Association has a 21-year record of successful tours, in 9 languages, with U.K. &…

An Taigh Cèilidh

Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with events, café, bookshop & gifts. The use of Gaelic is encouraged, though everyone is welcome regardless of…

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

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…

Gallery 3

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…

Outside of 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…

Buth Bharraigh interior

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…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

Made in the Outer Hebrides Guide Front Cover

A downloadable guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in the Outer Hebrides, can be viewed, enjoyed & purchased.

Coloured Tweed Cushions

Borrisdale Tweed produces high quality, exclusive, Harris Tweed products.  We make cushions, throws and bedspreads, handbags, holdalls plus smaller items such as caps and scarves.

Scaladale Centre - Activities

Scaladale offers coasteering, kayaking, gorge walking, climbing and abseiling, mountain biking, hill walking, raft building, archery, dinghy sailing and boat trips. Scaladale Activity enquiries…

Long Island Retreats

Create memories that will last a lifetime. Step off the beaten track and immerse yourself in island life. Meet the locals, hear tales of yesteryear, learn a little Gaelic, get up close with our…

Thatched cottage in the snow

Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides,…

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…

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…

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…

Islewear

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

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  1. 8 Ways to Experience the Outer Hebrides this Spring!

    Our islands ancient history and spectacular landscapes offer unlimited adventures. From strolling along pristine sands, to enjoying sea vistas of turquoise waters or immersing yourself in our Hebridean culture, there are lots of memories to take back home with you!

  2. Made in the Outer Hebrides, a guide to arts and Crafts on the islands.
    Check out our downloadable Art and Craft guide, showcasing our Hebridean Artists and Makers.
  3. Light on at cottage in St Kilda
    There are so many great things to do and experience in the Outer Hebrides. Whether you're up for high octane adventure or more sedate activities, there is something for everyone.
  4. ishga is an award-winning luxury skincare brand based in Stornoway. Results-driven skincare that is created using the pillars of provenance, science and sustainability.
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  5. Saltbox reflections
    Experience the wellness effects of hot & cold therapy in our mobile wood-fired sauna by the sea. Sea dips optional. Freshwater supplied. Lewis & Harris.
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  6. Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.
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  7. We invite you to embark on our uniquely crafted and interactive Hebridean Tour of the Isle of Lewis with three immersive experiences that will captivate your imagination.
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  8. Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  9. Cliff Studio  - external
    Cliff Studio, located by Cliff Beach, Valtos, Uig, shows coastal landscape and abstract influenced paintings, drawings and ceramics by artist’s Margaret Uttley and David Knight. Open for visitors April to Sept, Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm.
    1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
  10. Harris Tweed purse
    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. Each design is unique and I’m happy to design something special just for you.
    1. An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig.
      1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
    2. Guided outdoor swimming experiences & RIB boat tours for up to 8 people in and around Lewis & Harris. Explore beaches, lagoons and marine wildlife in our RIB Keava or explore from the water with our local & experienced Open Water Coaches. All equipment available.
      1. Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with events, café, bookshop & gifts. The use of Gaelic is encouraged, though everyone is welcome regardless of whether fluent or don’t have a single word.
        1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
      2. Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach
        Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking
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      3. Get pampered in luxurious surroundings and enjoy some much-needed relaxation time with Hebridean Spa.
      4. Spend the morning getting to know the ponies, learn the art of sheep shearing or head out on the machair to learn about the unique ecosystem of South Uist.
      5. Take a wildlife trip to the uninhabited island of Mingulay.
        1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
      6. Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis
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      7. <img src="lovegaelic" alt="Learn Gaelic in the Hebrides">
        Enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting our island communities with immersion courses and one-off local lessons.
        1. Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
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        2. Outside of 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 across different media.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        3. Enchanted Isle in Village Bay
          Sea Harris offer scheduled excursions to St.Kilda and the Shiant Islands as well as providing charters to many small Islands accessible from the Isle of Harris. The dual World Heritage site of St Kilda is our main destination with daily trips running
        4. Puffin
          We run sightseeing trips along the east and west coast of Uist, along with trips to Mingulay, Monach Isles and St Kilda.
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        5. Castlebay Marina, an excellent resting point on your journey through the Hebrides. Situated in the heart of Castlebay, Isle of Barra next to the facilities in the town.
        6. Rib with visitors
          Let your Hebridean Adventure begin with Seatrek, based in Uig on the Isle of Lewis, providing unforgettable day trips to some of our most remote islands such as North Rona and the Flannans, or take a boat trip round the stunning coastline.
          1. 1st April 202430th September 2024
        7. A photographer based on the Isle of Lewis – landscape, tours, nature, portraits, events, night sky – special moments captured. Commissions welcomed and a range of products available.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        8. Gallery 3
          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.
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        9. Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will provide you with an amazing cycling holiday.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        10. We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.
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        11. Hercules statue, langass woods, north uist

          North Uist had a global celebrity visit in 1980 - in the shape of a grizzly bear!

        12. Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of the Eye peninsula on Lewis
        13. Northton temple harris
          This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.
        14. Beach laning in Barra
          The only place in the world where scheduled flights land on the beach!
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        1. 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

        2. Address

          Sealladh na Mara, Coll, Isle Of Lewis, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0JR

          Telephone

          07724 150015

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Unique walking experiences in the Outer Hebrides. Our holidays and day tours allow you to explore these spectacular islands on foot and at your own pace, in the company of a friendly and knowledgeable local guide.

          Add Hidden Hebrides to your Itinerary

        3. Address

          Tigharry, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DE

          Telephone

          07972 108724

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          Drawings, paintings in oil,watercolour and mixed media; original prints; etchings; hand printed cards.

          Add Hoglan Prints - Margaret Maclellan to your Itinerary

        4. Holmasaig Gallery
          Holmasaig Gallery

          Address

          Quidinish, Finsbay, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JQ

          Telephone

          01859 530401

          Isle Of Harris

          Awards

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

          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 Harris.

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          Add Holmasaig Studio Gallery to your Itinerary

        5. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset, Barra
          Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
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          Address

          An Struan Ruadh, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DA

          Telephone

          07543 094491

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides, introduce you to the magic of the islands.

          Add Igot2travel FISHING to your Itinerary

        6. Thatched cottage in the snow
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          Snowy landscape reflections
          Beach
          Walking on the sweeping beach
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset in Barra
          Thatched cottage in the snow
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          Snowy landscape reflections
          Beach
          Walking on the sweeping beach
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset in Barra

          Address

          An Struan Ruadh, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DA

          Telephone

          07543 094491

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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


          Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides, introduce you to the magic of the islands.

          Add Igot2travel Limited to your Itinerary

        7. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset, Barra
          Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
          Beach
          West beach Berneray
          Harris Tweed
          Sunset, Barra

          Address

          An Struan Ruadh, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DA

          Telephone

          07543 094491

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides, introduce you to the magic of the islands.

          Add Igot2travel TOURS to your Itinerary

        8. Whale watching
          Whale watching

          Address

          Inner Harbour, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DG

          Telephone

          07497351113

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Guided outdoor swimming experiences & RIB boat tours for up to 8 people in and around Lewis & Harris. Explore beaches, lagoons and marine wildlife in our RIB Keava or explore from the water with our local & experienced Open Water Coaches. All equipment available.

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          • Children Welcome
          • Families

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          • Dogs Welcome - Only permitted on private boat charters
          • Pets Welcome By Arrangement

          Add Immerse Hebrides to your Itinerary

        9. Address

          8 Balallan,, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

          Telephone

          01851 830742

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          “We are an oasis of good food, warmth, art and cheeriness”

          We are a gallery and coffee shop based in Balallan. Look for the Black and White signs for the Island Arts Gallery and Snacks and Tigh na Bruaich B&B. We are ¼ mile from the ‘Welcome to Baile Ailein’ sign, at the Stornoway end of village and 2 ½ mile from the Tarbet end. We are the…

          Add Island Arts Gallery and Coffee Shop to your Itinerary

        10. photography gallery on the isle of lewis, blue timber building with fine art photography and traditional darkroom
          photography gallery on the isle of lewis, blue timber building with fine art photography and traditional darkroom

          Address

          5c Achmore, ISLE OF LEWIS, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

          Telephone

          07599217064

          ISLE OF LEWIS

          Awards

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

          Island Darkroom is a black and white photographic gallery and studio in the heart of the Isle of
          Lewis - with an entirely handmade selection of prints, as well as tweed and cyanotype textiles,
          coffee and bespoke workshops.

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          Add Island Darkroom to your Itinerary

        11. Address

          Rhu, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XD

          Telephone

          01871810418

          Isle of Barra

          Awards

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

          The Isle of Barra Soap Company produces soap products & candles. Handmade on the Isle of Barra using local Seaweed, Heather, Calendula & Cockleshells. We also produce a range of embroidered gifts, T-Shirts, Hoodies & Harris Tweed pictures.

          Add Isle of Barra Soap to your Itinerary

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

          Add Isle of Harris Distillery to your Itinerary

        13. Address

          The School, Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HP

          Telephone

          07899796739

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          We make fused glass on the beautiful Isle of Harris. Come and join us to make yourself a suncatcher, coaster or other piece of glass art at one of our family friendly workshops. We also sell handmade glass gifts and artwork from the workshop.

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          Add Isle of Harris Glass Studio to your Itinerary

        14. Address

          18 Breasclete, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EF

          Telephone

          07596176794

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

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

          Add Islewear to your Itinerary

        15. Address

          9 Kirkibost, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LX

          Telephone

          07902235551

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          New gallery and studio open from June 2023. Open by appoinment most of the time. Closed Sunday. 

          Add Jenny Wilson Art Studio & Gallery to your Itinerary

        16. Address

          Studio 3 Talla na Mara, Pairc Niseabost, Horgabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 5AE

          Telephone

          07801 812261

          Horgabost, Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          I am an artist living and working on Harris.

          My work is inspired by the wildlife and landscape if the Hebrides and I create and sell original artwork and gifts from my studio and gallery at Talla Na Mara.

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          Add Joceline Hildrey Illustration to your Itinerary

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          Address

          Heatherlea, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BG

          Telephone

          01859 502060

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          Kilda Cruises is based in The Isle of Harris and aims to provide a fast, comfortable day trip service with St Kilda as our main destination

          Add Kilda Cruises to your Itinerary

        18. 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.

          Add Kildonan Museum to your Itinerary

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