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Literary Trail
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North Tolsta, Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NLTolsta, Isle Of Lewis
Photograph © David WilsonThis is the location, in the book The Chessmen, of a scooter race between band members and teenage friends of Fin's; Strings and Roddy. The idea was to have a race along the track at the Bridge to Nowhere and whoever won, would be able to name their celtic rock band.
"It was one of those rare, delicious, early…
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
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Garry Beach, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NBIsle of Lewis
Low to medium growing with globular flowerheads, found on coastal grassland and agricultural land
less than 2 miles
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Scenic Locations
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Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Triaigh Ghearadha is a beautiful sandy beach at the end of the B895 road in the unspoilt north east part of Lewis.
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Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
The Traigh Mhor is a mile long sandy beach at North Tolsta in the unspoilt north east part of the Isle of Lewis
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Monuments & Ruins
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New Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NNIsle Of Lewis
This striking pinnacle of rock can only be accessed with great care from the south, via a series of small plateau's and eventually a narrow ledge, which runs into a defended entrance. The terraces beyond this have at least five structures upon them.
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Monuments & Ruins
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New Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NNIsle Of Lewis
Caisteal a' Mhorair (the Castle of the Nobleman) is one of the few probably medieval 'castles' in the Isle of Lewis.
more than 5 miles
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Arts & Crafts
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Ardhasaig, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AJTelephone
07795 804197Isle of Harris
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Ardhasaig Glass & Arts – Embroidered Art, Gifts, Souvenirs and Clothing, many incorporating Harris Tweed. Open to the public 6 days a week.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Literary Trail
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Skigersta, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0THNess, Isle Of Lewis
Photograph © David Wilson
Skigersta harbour is where Peter May imagined to be "Crobost" harbour. In The Blackhouse having spent many years as a detective in Edinburgh, he returns to Lewis to investigate the murder of an old school friend's brother Angus "Angel" Macritchie. He revists his old haunts in Ness, where he was brought up - the…Type
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Arts Centres
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Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DSTelephone
01851 703307Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Architectural Trail
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
St Moluag’s Church is a 12th century Temple, said to have been built by the son of a Scandinavian King, who had converted to Christianity. Saint Moluag was a Scottish missionary and contemporary of Saint Columba.
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Architectural Trail
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Pairc Niseaboist, Horgabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AETelephone
01859 503900Isle of Harris
Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the Centre by the sea. Overlooking Niseabost beach, the Centre boasts one of the most photographed locations in the Outer Hebrides.
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Architectural Trail
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Amhuinnsuidh, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ASTelephone
01859 560 200Isle of Harris
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle was built in 1865 in the Scottish Baronial style by the architect David Bryce and the 7th Earl of Dunmore. Access by prior arrangement only.
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Literary Trail
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Skigersta, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0THNess, Isle Of Lewis
Overlooking the bay at Skigersta Harbour is Fin's Aunt's house.
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Museums
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Cross School, North Dell, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SNTelephone
01851 810377Isle Of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is situated in North Dell in the former Cross Primary School. It includes an accredited museum, a vast archive as well as genealogical records for the whole of North Lewis and a café.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Literary Trail
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Church Street, Stonoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2JDStonoway, Isle of Lewis
Photograph © David WilsonThe police station is off course where Detective Fin Macleod is based on his return to the island, having left as a teenager. He is brought in to investigate the murder of Angus "Angel" Macritchie following a copycat murder he had been investigating in Edinburgh. Here he teams up with Detective Sergeant George Gunn…
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Nature Centres & Reserves
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Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ABTelephone
01859 502222Isle of Harris
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an otherwise rugged and tree-less landscape make this well worth a visit. The Observatory sits near the top of the circular track through the 100ha community woodland in the often-overlooked northern part of the estate.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Literary Trail
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Ardroil, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EUUig, Isle Of Lewis
Photograph © David Wilson
The glorious bay at Uig, south west Lewis, has many of Fin’s locations around it. Whistler lives at Ardroil as does Minto and the ancient little graveyard at Baile na Cille must be one of the most scenic in Britain.The Chessmen sees Fin in contact with his old friend Whistler. Whistler played in a band, whilst…
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Birds - Coastal Birds
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Finsbay, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
Elegant white seabird with a black cap, orange bill and long forked tail.
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Architectural Trail
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Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AAIsle of Lewis
A broch is an iron-aged drystone hollow-walled structure found only in Scotland. Dun Carloway, was likely built in 1st Century AD.
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Architectural Trail
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Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2PNIsle Of Lewis
The Italianate Clocktower remains from the original elementary and infant school built in 1873, with the tower designed by Dr Alexander Ross in 1902.
