Facilities

Whichever of the Outer Hebrides islands you are visiting from Lewis and Harris, to North and South Uist and Benbecula or Barra and Vatersay, you may wish to familiarise yourself with the provision of facilities in the Western Isles.

During your holiday you may need to access Outer Hebrides facilities such as banks or cash machines, petrol stations (gas stations) and garages, public toilets or portable toilet disposal, showers, internet access and public wifi, libraries, laundry services (launderettes/laundromats) and doctors or other medical services.

Each of the main islands in the Outer Hebrides offers access to most of the above facilities and services, while provision of police in the Western Isles consists of a main police station in Stornoway on Lewis and smaller police stations on the Uists and Barra.

We have zero tolerance approach towards preventable injuries occurring in the Outer Hebrides We are one of the worlds  safest destinations, but always remember that there is a strong network of support on hand should you require assistance. Download our useful safety booklet and keep this booklet handy – it may well prove to be your most trusted travel companion!

If you are a caravan, campervan and motorhome visitor here is  more information about road travel safety.

Be aware of Tick and Lymes disease and always check for ticks following a trip outdoors. More information available here. 

If you need further information on facilities in the Outer Hebrides you should contact your nearest Western Isles visitor information centre.