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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

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…

Gneiss Things

Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.

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…

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…

Mingulay Boat Trips

Mingulay Boat Trips in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra will take you to the uninhabited islands to the south of Barra

Skinny Tyres Ltd

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…

Heb360 Tours

We offer Private Tours of Outer Hebrides from our base in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Bilingual locals we provide flexible, professional journeys in our 4x4 7-seater vehicles and the highest standards…

Sollas Bookbinding

Creative artisan bookbinding and box making, influenced by the materials and colours of island living

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. &…

Hebridean Art Studio

Stop off at Fiona’s art gallery to enjoy her original style of painting, see her studio and gain a unique insight into island life over a cup of tea.

Ralph Tonge Photography

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.

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…

Islewear

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

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

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…

Nicola Stevenson Art

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

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,…

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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…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

Wildlife Tours with Rob Howard Photography

Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis

Vatisker Tours

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.

Bespoke Bicycle Hebrides

At Bespoke Bicycles, we provide a professional, friendly service with over 21 years combined bicyles repair/care experience between our qualified Velotech mechanics.

MacGillivrays Gift Shop

MacGillivrays is a 3rd, entering the 4th, generation family business based in Balivanich on the Isle of Benbecula. Quality gifts, crafts, tweeds, books and local photography available instore and…

A few ideas....

  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.
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      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.
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      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.
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        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.
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        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

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

          Telephone

          01871 810443

          Isle of Barra

          Awards

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

          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 ultimate adventure, coasteering,

          Add Barra Surf and Coastal Adventures to your Itinerary

        2. Address

          Studio 1, Old Seilebost School, Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HP

          Telephone

          01859501253

          Seilebost , Isle of Harris

          Open Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the landscape and natural materials of the Outer Hebrides.

          Add Gneiss Things to your Itinerary

        3. Address

          Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AB

          Telephone

          01859 502502

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

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

          Scaladale Activity enquiries via website as well as hostel bookings, self contained units in hostel

          Add Scaladale Centre - Activities to your Itinerary

        4. 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.

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          • Gaelic Speaking

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

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          • Vegetarian Food Available

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          Add An Lanntair to your Itinerary

        5. Address

          Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YL

          Telephone

          07970 554147

          Isle of Barra

          Awards

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

          Mingulay Boat Trips in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra will take you to the uninhabited islands to the south of Barra

          Add Mingulay Boat Trips to your Itinerary

        6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 38 reviews38 reviews

          Address

          Airntully Cottage, Airntully, PH1 4PH

          Telephone

          07763013862

          Awards

          • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now

          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.

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          • Children Welcome

          Special Requirements

          • Children Welcome
          • Families

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        7. Address

          Sunamul, Uachdar, Balivanich, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LY

          Telephone

          01870602945

          Balivanich , Benbecula

          Awards

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

          Awaiting information form business. In the meantime check out their website.

          Add Hebridean-ebikes to your Itinerary

        8. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 43 reviews43 reviews

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          1-3 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2NF

          Telephone

          07885 250860

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          We offer Private Tours of Outer Hebrides from our base in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Bilingual locals we provide flexible, professional journeys in our 4x4 7-seater vehicles and the highest standards of service possible to our clients.

          Add Heb360 Tours to your Itinerary

        9. Address

          Grenitote, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BP

          Telephone

          01876 560338

          Isle of North Uist

          Awards

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

          Creative artisan bookbinding and box making, influenced by the materials and colours of island living

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          • Disabled Access

          Add Sollas Bookbinding to your Itinerary

        10. Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides
          Group of Outer Hebrides Guides with a Berserker a large replica of one of the Lewis Chessmen
          Group at St Moluag Church , Ness Isle off Lewis
          Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day
          Group of tour guides in the Outer Hebrides
          Group of Outer Hebrides Guides with a Berserker a large replica of one of the Lewis Chessmen
          Group at St Moluag Church , Ness Isle off Lewis
          Group of Hebridean Tour Guides on Assessment Day

          Address

          c/o Failte Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DU

          Telephone

          01851 880303

          Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          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. & international visitors to the Outer Hebrides.

          Add Western Isles Tour Guides Association to your Itinerary

        11. Address

          The Hall, Laxay, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PJ

          Telephone

          07521702455

          Laxay, Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Stop off at Fiona’s art gallery to enjoy her original style of painting, see her studio and gain a unique insight into island life over a cup of tea.

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          Children

          • Children Welcome

          Add Hebridean Art Studio to your Itinerary

        12. Address

          North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NJ

          Telephone

          07801279753

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          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.

          Add Ralph Tonge Photography to your Itinerary

        13. Address

          Tigh Na Breacain, Lochskipport, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5NS

          Telephone

          07795634525

          Isle of South Uist

          Awards

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

          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 animals and sample our island produce.

          Add Long Island Retreats 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. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

          TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 303 reviews303 reviews

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          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

        16. Virtual Bornais from a distance
          Group of children next to virtual hut with fire burning inside
          Virtual Bornais with person standing next to it
          Uist Unearthed signpost
          Virtual Bornais closer
          Virtual Bornais from a distance
          Group of children next to virtual hut with fire burning inside
          Virtual Bornais with person standing next to it
          Uist Unearthed signpost
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          Address

          Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

          Isle of South Uist

          Download the Uist Unearthed app and reveal an impressive Viking longhouse, which dominated the Bornais machair 1100 years ago.

          Add Uist Unearthed - Location C - Bornais to your Itinerary

        17. Gallery 3
          Entrance Gallery
          Gallery 2
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          Solus Glass
          Pottery Teaching Area
          Jewellery Bench
          Aidan
          Angharad
          Stella glass cutting
          Gallery 3
          Entrance Gallery
          Gallery 2
          Gallery
          Solus Glass
          Pottery Teaching Area
          Jewellery Bench
          Aidan
          Angharad
          Stella glass cutting

          Address

          Coll, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0JP

          Telephone

          07787030504

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          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 workshops available in glass and ceramics. We have ample car parking space for cars and coaches and disabled access.

          Facilities

          Facilities

          • Disabled Access

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          Transport

          • On Public Transport Route

          Add Coll Pottery Craft Centre to your Itinerary

        18. Address

          7 Aird Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JA

          Telephone

          07882887304

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

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

          Facilities

          Special Requirements

          • Children Welcome

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          Special Requirements

          • Dogs Welcome

          Add Nicola Stevenson Art to your Itinerary

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