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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

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.

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.
        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.
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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.
          1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
        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

          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 Harris Tweed weaving shed. Stocking Harris Tweed fabric, clothing, bags and accessories, plus original artwork and jewellery crafted from seashore finds.

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

        2. Address

          Askernish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SY

          Telephone

          01878 700628

          Isle Of South Uist

          Awards

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

          Created in 1891 by Old Tom Morris, the Askernish Golf Club is in one of the most beautiful and rugged setting in the world!

          Add Askernish Golf Club to your Itinerary

        3. 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

        4. Address

          Caberfeidh, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

          Telephone

          01859 502040

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          Harris Tweed Isle of Harris is a family-run business that specialises in the world-famous cloth known as Harris Tweed®. The family has a rich heritage of weavers that go back generations and are proud to be able to continue the family legacy combining our rich time-honoured craft with modern, contemporary influences.

          Add Harris Tweed Isle of Harris to your Itinerary

        5. Address

          21 Baleshare, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HG

          Telephone

          07894321876

          North Uist

          Awards

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

          Expressive and contemporary art inspired by the Western Isles. Jac Volbeda has been a professional artist for 40 years and Senna Volbeda Richardson enjoys making art in her spare time. The art can be viewed in Jac’s home on Baleshare

          Add Volbeda Art to your Itinerary

        6. Address

          Timsgarry, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JD

          Isle Of Lewis

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

          In the remote region of uig on the Isle of Lewis, you will find Uig Heritage Centre.  Here you can see replicas of the famous Lewis Chessmen, 12th century Viking chess pieces which were found on Uig Beach.

          Add Uig Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

        7. Address

          40 Upper Coll, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LT

          Telephone

          07774083308

          Isle of Lewis

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

          Honesty shed open to the public from the end of March to October 2024 (exact dates depend on how stormy it is!) Situated in Upper Coll, Isle of Lewis.

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          • On Public Transport Route

          Add The Crafty Weaver to your Itinerary

        8. Address

          Sir E Scott School, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BG

          Telephone

          01859 502944

          Isle of Harris


           

           

           

          Add Harris Sports Centre to your Itinerary

        9. 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

        10. Address

          Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

          Telephone

          01851 643416

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          It is easy to imagine that you have stepped back in time to experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the last century when you visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. 

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          Add Gearrannan Black House Village to your Itinerary

        11. 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

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          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

        12. Deb Wilkinson Artist - Beach painting
          Deb Wilkinson Artist - Otter Painting
          Deb Wilkinson Artist - Landscape painting
          Deb Wilkinson Artist - Beach painting
          Deb Wilkinson Artist - Otter Painting
          Deb Wilkinson Artist - Landscape painting

          Address

          4 Horgabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HR

          Telephone

          07902 356484

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          Living and working on the beautiful Isle of Harris, my inspiration for my artwork comes from the ever changing colours of land and sea, that I capture on my adventures; re creating not only the scene but also filling my art with the wonderful emotion from the moments. So, when you support my artwork, you are truly buying a wee ‘piece of me’ too!

          Add Deb Wilkinson Artist to your Itinerary

        13. Address

          1 Ardvey, Finsbay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JG

          Telephone

          01859 530244

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          Open Tuesday to Friday inclusive every week - appointments can be made outwith those times, just call during working hours. New work always available.

          Add Finsbay Gallery to your Itinerary

        14. Address

          27 Achmore, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Crafting Harris Tweed gifts, accessories and soft furnishings - pouffes, doorstops, bags, scented gifts, cushions, Tweedy teddies and more. Selling from my Honesty hut. Open to orders through Facebook Messenger and email. Wholesale possible.

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          • On Public Transport Route

          Add PQA Crafts to your Itinerary

        15. Address

          Grimsay, Grimsay, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, Isle of North Uist, HS65HX

          Telephone

          01870 603457

          Grimsay, ISLE OF NORTH UIST

          Awards

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

          Hebridean Candles is a small family business making Scented Candles, and related products, in our workshop on the Island of Grimsay, North Uist.

          Add Hebridean Candles to your Itinerary

        16. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
          Coming ashore otter
          Yacht at anchor , Vallay
          Cycling in Harris
          Eriskay and Causeway
          The Lees , North Uist
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          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 FISHING to your Itinerary

        17. Sunset

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          The Beach House, Dalbeg, Isle of lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AE

          Telephone

          07500117832

          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 The Beach House Gallery to your Itinerary

        18. Address

          9 Bank Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2XG

          Telephone

          07983346169

          Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          We’re an independent Graphic Design studio based in Stornoway. We specialise in branding and print design and run an online shop, selling our own original contemporary Hebridean influenced designs on a range of merchandise.

          Add LOOM Graphics to your Itinerary

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