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Find Space to Wonder in Scotland’s Wild Atlantic Islands

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  1. Viewpoint from Reuval, Benbecula
    Retrace the steps of Bonnie Prince Charlie on this fascinating trail as he travelled through the Outer Hebrides, from his arrival in Eriskay in 1745 to his escape ‘over the sea to Skye’ (and thereafter to Uist) with Flora MacDonald in 1746.
  2. Kisimul Castle
    Hop on a boat across the bay to the ‘Castle in the Sea’ and explore the seat of the chief of Clan MacNeil. The only significant surviving medieval castle in the Outer Hebrides.
  3. Kildonan Museum
    Step back in time and gain an intriguing insight into the history of South Uist. With over 10,000 items related to the island’s social, domestic and cultural history to discover, you’ll learn all about its fascinating past.
    1. 1st April 202631st October 2026
    2. 1st November 202631st December 2026
  4. Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
    Creative minds will enjoy a visit to this arts and heritage centre where you’ll find regular world-class contemporary art exhibitions, an award-winning museum, poetry and literary events, traditional music and even small festivals.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  5. Hebrides People Visitor Centre logo
    Browse permanent and visiting exhibitions exploring the social and natural history of the Outer Hebrides and our island communities. Here you’ll also find “Co Leis Thu?” the fascinating genealogy research centre for the islands, home to over 30,000 family records.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  6. Community Hub
    Visit the Kinloch Historical Society and enjoy touring an exhibition covering the social, military and clan history of Kinloch. History fans will especially enjoy the chance to delve into the impressive archive of genealogy material.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  7. Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Visit the local historical society in Uig to view museum displays, artefacts, maps and even a re-created blackhouse kitchen. Be sure to look through the photographs and stories that offer a unique insight into Gaelic culture and kinship.
  8. Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
    Head to Lews Castle in Stornoway and visit this museum to discover how the islands have been shaped by a unique combination of land, sea and people, and how island culture is expressed through Gaelic. Browse a collection of unique objects alongside significant loans from National Museums Scotland and the British Museum, including the world-famous Lewis Chessmen.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  9. Dun Carloway Broch - Rachel Keenan
    Visit one of the best-preserved Iron Age brochs in Scotland. Standing at nearly nine meters tall, and built in around 200 BC, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Lewis landscape. Found only in Scotland, this broch has had various uses over the centuries, including a pottery kiln, a shelter and a home as late as the 1870s.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
    2. 1st April 202730th September 2027
  10. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - external
    Visit the Ness Historical Society, which is home to a range of local artefacts and an impressive collection of local history. Don’t miss the extensive archive room that has been carefully collected and managed for over 40 years.
    1. Calanais 1 sunset from above Credit Lewis Drones
      Discover the spellbinding 5,000 year-old Calanais Standing Stones in the west coast of Lewis and enjoy learning about how they were built and used, and what they’ve meant to people throughout the centuries at the excellent Visitor Centre.
      1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
    2. St Kilda cottage with light on
      An isolated archipelago of volcanic islands located 50 miles into the Atlantic. Populated for over 4,000 years in extreme conditions, the islanders chose to leave in 1930. Visit the abandoned village and listen to stories and folklore about the unique life on St Kilda. It’s a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, a National Nature reserve, and seabird sanctuary without parallel in Europe that is home to nearly one million seabirds.
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    1. Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
      Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
      Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
      Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
      Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
      Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
      Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
      Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
      Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
      Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.
      Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
      Photo of a museum exhibition with a mannequin's head in a feathered headdress, and photos in the background.
      Close up photo of someone working in the print workshop with books and art work materials.
      Photo of the Taigh Chearsbhagh cafe tables taken from above.
      Photo of Taigh Chearsabhagh taken on a dark moonlit evening, showing the tide line lighting installation round the building.
      Photo of an art exhibition in the Gallery, with a large drawing and artwork on a wall and table.
      Photo of a museum exhibition with a dressed mannequin and photos and artefacts in the background.
      Photo of bagpipes placed on a chair, with the Taigh Chearsabhagh logo in blue lighting behind.
      Image of a page of Gaelic text in a book, in green colouring, with the Duilleag Reading Group title above.
      Photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building taken from a boat on the sea below.

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01870 603970

      Isle of North Uist

      Awards

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

      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.

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    2. Calanais 1 sunset from above Credit Lewis Drones
      Winter solstice at Calanais 1 Credit Neil Barker
      Calanais II Credit Alicia Mathews & Robbie Thomson
      Aerial view of the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit GR-UnT
      Aerial view of the new Calanais Visitor Centre 5 Sq - Credit GR-UnT
      The exhibition - Credit Sandie Photo's
      A feature wall from the old farmhouse at the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit Sandie Photos
      Outside reception to the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit Sandie Photos
      The_Exhibition_at_the_new_Calanaias_Visitor_Centre_3_-_Creidt_Sandie_Photos
      Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre - the exhibition
      Calanais 1 sunset from above Credit Lewis Drones
      Winter solstice at Calanais 1 Credit Neil Barker
      Calanais II Credit Alicia Mathews & Robbie Thomson
      Aerial view of the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit GR-UnT
      Aerial view of the new Calanais Visitor Centre 5 Sq - Credit GR-UnT
      The exhibition - Credit Sandie Photo's
      A feature wall from the old farmhouse at the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit Sandie Photos
      Outside reception to the new Calanais Visitor Centre - Credit Sandie Photos
      The_Exhibition_at_the_new_Calanaias_Visitor_Centre_3_-_Creidt_Sandie_Photos
      Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre - the exhibition

      Address

      Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

      Telephone

      07783 120114

      Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      The new Calanais Visitor Centre is now open for a preview season ahead of our official launch later this summer. The centre features a new exhibition, café, and shop. For bookings and current information see our website.

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      • Gaelic Speaking - Some of our friendly staff speak Gaelic and we encourage the use of Gaelic at the centre.

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    3. Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
      Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway

      Address

      Lews Castle Grounds, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XR

      Telephone

      01851 822746

      Isle Of Lewis

      Awards

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

      The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will give an overview of the islands’ heritage and the Lewis Chessmen are back to delight.

      Add Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway to your Itinerary

    4. Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition
      Harris Tweed and Knitwear "Clo Mhor" Exhibition

      Address

      Old School House, Drinishader, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DX

      Telephone

      01859 511189

      Isle Of Harris

      Awards

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

      Clò Mòr Harris Tweed® Exhibition
      For an unforgettable visitor experience

      Add Harris Tweed and Knitwear  "Clo Mhor" Exhibition to your Itinerary

    5. Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre gallery
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre guided tour
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre  cafe with customers
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre small boats under canvas
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre fundraising
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre shop & cafe
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre visitors inspecting a boat
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre choir
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre gallery
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre guided tour
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre  cafe with customers
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre small boats under canvas
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre fundraising
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre shop & cafe
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre visitors inspecting a boat
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre choir
      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre

      Address

      Ceann na h-Airigh, Scotvein, Grimsay, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5JA

      Telephone

      07842 963428

      Scotvein, Grimsay , North Uist

      Awards

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

      Come and visit the only Maritime Museum in the Outer Hebrides and find out about the Stewart family who built beautiful, clinker work boats on Grimsay over the course of 150 years. You’ll find the museum at GCA’s Heritage Centre at Ceann na h-Àirigh, Grimsay.

      Add Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

    6. The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room girl 7 dog at loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room mum and little girl at a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom display
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room blue tweed in a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room studying a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom demonstration
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room girl 7 dog at loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room mum and little girl at a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom display
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room blue tweed in a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room studying a loom
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom demonstration

      Address

      Town Hall, 2 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DB

      Telephone

      01851 702269

      Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      Embark on a guided tour that takes you through the timeline of the industrial history and development of the Harris Tweed Industry. Watch demonstrations and receive hands-on weaving experience

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      • Gaelic Speaking

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      • Children Welcome

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      • Dogs Welcome

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      • Lift

      Add The Harris Tweed® Story Room to your Itinerary

    7. Community Hub
      Kinloch Community Hub crockery display
      Seaforth Exhibition Panorama 1
      Aridhbhruaich
      Kinloch Historical Society exhibition
      Community Hub
      Kinloch Community Hub crockery display
      Seaforth Exhibition Panorama 1
      Aridhbhruaich
      Kinloch Historical Society exhibition

      Address

      Community Hub, Balallan, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

      Telephone

      01851 830778

      Balallan, Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert, A859. It includes a museum & archive covering the social, military and migration history of Kinloch and exhibitions on the Arnish Moor Man and Seaforth Highlanders.

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      • Gaelic Speaking

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      Add Kinloch Historical Society to your Itinerary

    8. Address

      Garrabost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0PN

      Isle Of Lewis

      Clach Ghlas (NF 5281 3340) is an enigmatic triangular standing stone 1.7 metres high, standing in the centre of a mound 2 metres high and 30 metres long and partly surrounded by a ditch.

      Add Clach Ghlas to your Itinerary

    9. Address

      Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SB

      Isle Of South Uist

      On the west side, in the village of Ormiclate is Ormiclate Castle which stands in ruins today after being burnt to the ground.

      Add Ormiclate Castle to your Itinerary

    10. Bosta iron age house, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
      Inside Bosta Iron Age House - with fire in the middle of the building
      Inside Bernera Museum
      Bosta iron age house, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
      Inside Bosta Iron Age House - with fire in the middle of the building
      Inside Bernera Museum

      Address

      Bernera Museum, Breaclete, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LT

      Telephone

      01851612331

      Great Bernera , Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      Bosta Iron Age House is an exact replica of one of the 1400 year old houses found at Bosta Beach. Our guide tells you about the house and its people. Bernera Museum is the home to Iron Age artefacts and tells the story of the people of Bernera.

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      • Gaelic Speaking - By some volunteer not all.

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      Children

      • Baby Changing Facilities Available
      • Children Welcome
      • Children's Menu Available
      • Highchair Available
      • Outdoor Play Area - In Breaclete village

      Special Requirements

      • Children Welcome
      • Families

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      Catering

      • Cafe / Restaurant available on site - Run by Bernera Community Association, may have different opening times.

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      • Disabled Citizens - Iron Age House is not suitable to all due to access and low entry

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      • Disabled Parking

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      Add Bosta Iron Age House and Bernera Museum to your Itinerary

    11. Beehive Sheilings

      Address

      Amhuinnsuidh, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AR

      Isle Of Harris

      Well preserved Beehive sheilings

      Add Beehive Sheilings to your Itinerary

    12. Howmore (Tobha Mhor) Ancient Chapels

      Address

      Howmore, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SH

      Isle Of South Uist

      Tobha Mòr has been an important ecclesiastical centre since early medieval times.

      Add Howmore (Tobha Mhor) Ancient Chapels to your Itinerary

    13. Address

      Borve, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XR

      Isle Of Barra

      This site was investigated by Channel 4's Time Team in May 2007. Amongst other remains, a well-preserved Iron Age wheelhouse was uncovered, and nearby, a group of earlier roundhouses of Bronze Age date.

      Add Allathasdal to your Itinerary

    14. Hercules - The Bear

      Address

      Langass, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HA

      Isle Of North Uist

      Statue of the famous grizzly bear Hercules, who escaped and went on the run during filming Benbecula in 1980. Find out more about the story at Langass Woodland.

      Add Hercules - The Bear to your Itinerary

    15. Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument - Arivruach - Rachel Keenan

      Address

      Arivruaich, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LE

      Isle of Lewis

      The Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs to mark where he landed following the Battle of Culloden.

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    16. South Uist War Memorial

      Address

      Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

      Isle Of South Uist

      South Uist War Memorial

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    17. Standing Stone at Polochar by Gary Faux at sunset

      Address

      West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

      Isle Of South Uist

      At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.

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    18. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - external
      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - museum
      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - Loom
      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - external
      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - museum
      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - Loom

      Address

      North Dell, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SN

      Telephone

      01851 810377

      North Dell, Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      Comunn Eachdraidh Nis offers local food, island crafts and a rich North Lewis heritage experience, with archives, museum exhibits and stories. Close to the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse.

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