Things to See and Do in the Outer Hebrides


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

Love Gàidhlig truck

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…

Long Island Retreats sunrise over misty loch

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…

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.

Western Isles Tour Guides Association 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 Jewellery aerial view of building

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…

Skinny Tyres Ltd road & sea

Skinny Tyres provides unrivalled guided cycling tours in Scotland. Our customised vans and expert team of guides fully support you as you explore our breathtaking itineraries at your own pace.

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.

Barra Surf and Coastal Adventures splash

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…

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.

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…

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…

Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach

Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking

Rob Howard eagles

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

Puffin

We run sightseeing trips along the east and west coast of Uist, along with trips to Mingulay, Monach Isles and St Kilda. Other island destinations available on request.

Calanais Standing Stones

The new Calanais Visitor Centre reopens in 2026 with much improved facilities. Until then the visitor centre site is entirely closed for construction works, but please note, the Calanais Standing…

Discover Hebrides logo

We offer private tours of Lewis & Harris, accommodating up to 4 people in a comfortable surround. With our local, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide Gordon, who is a local born to the Island and a…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

Immerse Hebrides Boat Tours whale swimming in sea

Scheduled boat tours, private charters and adventure sea swimming from Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis.

Enchanted Isle in Village Bay

Our St.Kilda day trip is our main trip and one we specialise in. Running from Leverburgh in the Isle of Harris the trip offers the shortest crossing to this spectacular duel World Heritage site. We…

Shoreline Stoneware

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…

Sollas Bookbinding 2 blue books

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

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  1. Hebridean Isle Tours owner & van
    At Hebridean Isle Tours we aim to make your visit to the Hebrides a memorable one.  All our tours are done at a relaxed Hebridean pace where you set the timetable. We welcome lone travellers and we will not cancel due to lack of numbers.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  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 sand
    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.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  5. 2 people sitting inside a barrel sauna looking out to the sea
    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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    Hebridean E-bike hire lets you explore the Outer Hebrides at your pace. Taking in nature and the wonder of the Hebrides in just the right way.
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  7. weaver
    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.
    1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  8. 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 202530th September 2025
  9. 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. Immerse Hebrides Boat Tours whale swimming in sea
      Scheduled boat tours, private charters and adventure sea swimming from Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis.
      1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
    2. studio
      An open studio situated in an old byre overlooking the Atlantic in the crofting village of Aird Uig.
      1. 1st April 202530th September 2025
    3. An Taigh Cèilidh cafe
      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 202531st December 2025
    4. Horse-riding along Traigh Mhor beach
      Beach Riding at at Tràigh Mhòr Pony Trekking
      1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
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    5. Hebridean Spa with sunset view
      Get pampered in luxurious surroundings and enjoy some much-needed relaxation time with Hebridean Spa.
    6. Long Island Retreats horse
      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.
    7. Culla Bay, Outer Hebrides
      Check out our online shop for maps, guides, books and Hebridean Way branded goods.
    8. Rob Howard eagles
      Wildlife Tours in the stunning Pairc district of the Isle of Lewis
      1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
    9. Love Gàidhlig truck
      Enrich your Gaelic conversation skills while visiting our island communities with immersion courses and one-off local lessons.
      1. Sollas Bookbinding stack of books
        Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
        1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
      2. Shoreline Stoneware 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 202531st December 2025
      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.
        1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
      5. Castlebay Marina black yacht
        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 202530th September 2025
      7. Coll Pottery Craft Centre
        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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        3. 1st January 20269th March 2026
      8. Skinny Tyres Ltd road & sea
        Skinny Tyres provides unrivalled guided cycling tours in Scotland. Our customised vans and expert team of guides fully support you as you explore our breathtaking itineraries at your own pace.
        1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
      9. Aerial image Stornoway Golf Club and Stornoway Harbour
        We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.
        1. 1st January 202531st December 2025
      10. Hercules statue, langass woods, north uist

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

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

        Address

        16b Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

        Telephone

        07554665549

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Maggie Smith is a native Gaelic speaking tour guide in the Outer Hebrides with over 20 years experience.

        Add Maggie Smith - Gaelic and Culture Tour Guide to your Itinerary

      2. The Weaving Shed: Two Sisters Tweeds & Western Isles Designs shop display
        the sun shines through the window and lands on the 85 year old hattersley loom set up with a blue tweed
        One of our Three sisters tweeds cloaks with the landscape that inspired the tweed!
        The Weaving Shed: Two Sisters Tweeds & Western Isles Designs shop display
        the sun shines through the window and lands on the 85 year old hattersley loom set up with a blue tweed
        One of our Three sisters tweeds cloaks with the landscape that inspired the tweed!

        Address

        22a Crossbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NP

        Telephone

        07833 335186

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        The Weaving Shed; an independent studio shop and tweed weaving shed. Stocking our own unique Three Sisters Tweeds fabric by the meter, Tweed clothing, bags and accessories in both our own Three Sisters Tweeds and Harris Tweed, plus original artwork and jewellery crafted from seashore finds, tweed and ceramics

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add The Weaving Shed: Three Sisters Tweeds & Western Isles Designs to your Itinerary

      3. Address

        12 Riverview, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0GT

        Telephone

        07760617349

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        We are awaiting information from this business. In the mean-time you can check out their website

        Add Lewis Taxis Island Tours to your Itinerary

      4. Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn 4 pictures made of seaweed
        Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn seaweed picture
        Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn 4 floral prints
        Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn 4 pictures made of seaweed
        Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn seaweed picture
        Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn 4 floral prints

        Address

        Retailing @ Shoreline Stoneware, Locheport, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5EU

        Isle of North Uist

        Awards

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

        Unique hand pressed organic seaweed pictures made from delicate sea florals collected from Uist Hebridean seashores. Photo cards of the islands of Uist showing Hebridean life, land and seascape, flora and fauna and other Uist gifts.

        Add Vanessa Langley - Machair & Feamainn to your Itinerary

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        Address

        4 Geocrab, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HB

        Telephone

        01859 530268

        Isle Of Harris

        Awards

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

        Art Gallery and studio in the Bays of Harris where you can enjoy a tea, coffee or cake whilst browsing the original oil paintings on display.

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        • Baby Changing Facilities Available
        • Children Welcome
        • Highchair Available

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        • Children Welcome

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        • Dogs Welcome - outside only
        • Pets Allowed - outside only

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        • Cafe / Restaurant available on site - café

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        • Dairy Free - one option
        • Gluten Free - one option
        • Vegan Meals Available - one option
        • Vegetarian Food Available

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        • Disabled Citizens

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        • Disabled Parking

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        • On Public Transport Route

        Add Skoon Gallery to your Itinerary

      6. Art by Seonaid Pet Commission
        Art by Seonaid painting
        Art by Seonaid studio
        Art by Seonaid Pet Commission
        Art by Seonaid painting
        Art by Seonaid studio

        Address

        2B Steinish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0AA

        Telephone

        07542 629289

        Isle of Lewis

        Awards

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

        Busy home studio to Stornoway artist, Seonaid Clarke, where she enjoys creating detailed portraits to commission as well as a variety of contemporary Hebridean landscapes and highly-textured paintings on Harris Tweed.

        Add ART by Seonaid to your Itinerary

      7. Hoglan Prints - Margaret Maclellan

        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

      8. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
        Coming ashore otter
        Yacht at anchor , Vallay
        Thatch Cottage , North Uist
        Coming ashore otter
        Yacht at anchor , Vallay

        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

      9. The Birlinn Yarn Company basket of wool
        The Birlinn Yarn Company red building with black sheep outside
        The Birlinn Yarn Company
        The Birlinn Yarn Company basket of wool
        The Birlinn Yarn Company red building with black sheep outside
        The Birlinn Yarn Company

        Address

        Berneray, Isle of Berneray, Isle of North Uist, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BQ

        Telephone

        07881651427

        Isle of Berneray , Isle of North Uist

        Awards

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

        The Birlinn Yarn Company studio sells locally sourced yarn in a range of natural blends and organically dyed colours, bespoke knitting patterns that take inspiration from the local environment and heritage, Harris tweed items and art work by Meg

        Add The Birlinn Yarn Company to your Itinerary

      10. Open Studios Hebrides - Collage 1
        Open Studios Hebrides - Collage 2
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        Open Studios Hebrides - Collage 1
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        Open Studios Hebrides - Collage 3

        Address

        Various studios, Lewis, Harris and Uist, Outer Hebrides

        Lewis, Harris and Uist

        Awards

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

        Established in Lewis in 2021, Open Studio events have proved to be a great success each year, with a steady expansion across Lewis and Harris and now into Uist. As our main Open Studios Event approaches, we will be producing our usual guide that contains a wealth of information about how to visit the members in their studios and our group venues.

        Add Open Studios Hebrides to your Itinerary

      11. 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.

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        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

        Add Grinneabhat to your Itinerary

      12. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
        Coming ashore otter
        Yacht at anchor , Vallay
        Thatch Cottage , North Uist
        Coming ashore otter
        Yacht at anchor , Vallay

        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

      13. Address

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

        Telephone

        01871 710321

        Isle of Barra

        Castlebay Sports Centre has a Gym, Swimming Pool and Sauna. Games Hall is also available for hire outside school hours. Other activities include Flipper & Snorkel sessions and fun sessions.

        Facilities

        Special Requirements

        • Children Welcome
        • Families

        Add Castlebay Sports Centre to your Itinerary

      14. Mangurstadh Gallery picture of river

        Address

        5 Mangersta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EY

        Telephone

        01851 672 384

        Isle Of Lewis

        Awards

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

        You will find Mangurstadh Gallery, a  family run business, on a working croft in Uig, Isle of Lewis.

        Add Mangurstadh Gallery to your Itinerary

      15. Loch_Drudibeg, South Uist
        Our Lady of the Isles, South Uist
        Loch Skipport ponies, South Uist
        Loch_Drudibeg, South Uist
        Our Lady of the Isles, South Uist
        Loch Skipport ponies, South Uist

        Address

        Culla Bay, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

        Isle of Benbecula

        This east coast of Lewis self guided tour will take you as far north as the village of Tolsta, as far east as Tiumpan Head lighthouse and as far south as the village of Airivruaich.

        Add South Uist and Benbecula Geotourist Audio Tour to your Itinerary

      16. 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.

        Add Kildonan Museum to your Itinerary

      17. Designs on Benbecula jewels
        Designs on Benbecula chain
        Designs on Benbecula silver
        Designs on Benbecula jewels
        Designs on Benbecula chain
        Designs on Benbecula silver

        Address

        East Camp, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5ND

        Telephone

        07766 017004

        Isle of Benbecula

        Awards

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

        Jewellery designer and artist based on the isle of Benbecula.

        Add Designs on Benbecula to your Itinerary

      18. Address

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

        Telephone

        01876 500293

        Isle of North Uist

        The Uist Sculpture Trail runs through Uist and Benbecula, providing a series of seven commissioned works of art by Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre.

        Add Uist Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

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