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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

Sollas Bookbinding

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

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.

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.

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…

Nicola Stevenson Art

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

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.

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…

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…

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'.

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

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…

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.

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…

Stornoway Golf Club

We are awaiting information from Stornoway Golf Club.

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.

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,…

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.

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…

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. &…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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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  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.
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  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.
          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.
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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

          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

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          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

        3. 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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          Add Grinneabhat to your Itinerary

        4. Borgh Pottery plaque

          Address

          Borve, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0RX

          Telephone

          01851 850345

          Isle of Lewis

          Awards

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

          Welcome to Borgh Pottery, a working studio overlooking the Atlantic ocean on the Isle of Lewis. For five decades Sue Blair has made unique ceramics interpreting the raw elements of the landscape in simple, striking forms.

          Add Borgh Pottery to your Itinerary

        5. Scalpay bothy

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          Outend, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3YG

          Telephone

          01859 502222

          Isle of Scalpay

          Awards

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

          Located just outside the gate to Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Scalpay Bothy offers shelter and historical information panels for those using the footpaths to the lighthouse. 20 minutes walk from the carpark gets you to a tranquil haven overlooking the quay that served the lighthouse.

          Please note that the building is not connected with the Mountain…

          Add Scalpay Bothy to your Itinerary

        6. Address

          Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

          Telephone

          01859 520316

          Isle Of Harris

          Awards

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

          Situated in Northton, Isle of Harris, Harris Art Gallery is run by portrait painter Suzan Visser-Offereins.

          Add Harris Art Gallery to your Itinerary

        7. Address

          13 Bornish, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

          Telephone

          01878710360

          South Uist

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

          Exhibition of Ceramic Glazes and other Crafts using local Hebridean materials. Also crafts for sale.

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          • Disabled Citizens

          Add Hebridean Glazes to your Itinerary

        8. 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

        9. 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

        10. Address

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

          Isle of North Uist

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          • 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

        11. 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

        12. Cottage by the sea painting by The Arty Hebridean
          Cottage by the sea painting by The Arty Hebridean

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          Tigh na Mara Arts and Crafts, East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TS

          Telephone

          07717283012

          Isle of South Uist

          Awards

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

          A range of Outer Hebrides fine arts and handmade crafts in South Uist available at Tigh na Mara Art, Antiques, Crafts and Gifts.

          Add The Arty Hebridean to your Itinerary

        13. External view of Blamire at Harris shop
          Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
          Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop
          External view of Blamire at Harris shop
          Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
          Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop

          Address

          Main Street, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

          Telephone

          01179393914

          Isle of Harris

          Awards

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

          Art, ceramics & home-wares by Hope and Rupert Blamire.

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          • Children Welcome
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          • Pets Welcome

          Add Blamire at Harris to your Itinerary

        14. 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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          Add The Crafty Weaver to your Itinerary

        15. Address

          Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QA

          Telephone

          01851 880236

          Isle Of Lewis

          Awards

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

          The Ravenspoint Centre Museum also has an archive and exhibition to allow you to discover more about the people and the place.

          Add Ravenspoint Centre Museum to your Itinerary

        16. 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

        17. 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

        18. 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

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