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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 202531st October 2025
    2. 1st November 202531st December 2025
  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 202531st December 2025
  5. Hebrides People Visitor Centre building
    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 202531st December 2025
  6. Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
    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 202531st December 2025
  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. 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 April 202530th September 2025
    2. 1st January 202531st December 2025
  9. Calanais Standing Stones
    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. 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. Calanais Standing Stones
      Artists impression of the new centre
      Artists impression of the new centre
      Calanais Standing Stones
      Artists impression of the new centre
      Artists impression of the new centre

      Address

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

      Isle of Lewis

      Awards

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

      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 Stones are open!

      Add Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024 to your Itinerary

    2. 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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      • Gaelic Speaking

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      • Baby Changing Facilities Available
      • Children Welcome
      • Children's Menu Available
      • Highchair Available

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      • Cafe / Restaurant available on site

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      • Vegetarian Food Available

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      • Disabled Access
      • Lift

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      • Disabled Parking

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      • On Public Transport Route

      Add Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre to your Itinerary

    3. 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

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 reviews

      Address

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

      Telephone

      07842 963428

      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

    4. 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

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      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 12 reviews12 reviews

      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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      • Disabled Access
      • Lift

      Add The Harris Tweed® Story Room to your Itinerary

    5. Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
      Kinloch Historical Society signage
      Kinloch Historical Society museum
      Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
      Loch Erisort in Winter
      Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
      Kinloch Historical Society signage
      Kinloch Historical Society museum
      Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
      Loch Erisort in Winter

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01851 830778

      Kinloch, 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 and archive covering various aspects of community life, and information about the area’s links to Clan Mackenzie.

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      Languages Spoken

      • Gaelic Speaking

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      • Baby Changing Facilities Available

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      • Disabled Access

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      • Disabled Parking

      Add Kinloch Historical Society to your Itinerary

    6. Address

      Grimsay, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HY

      Isle Of North Uist

      Remains of a wheelhouse dating back to the iron age can be seen in Grimsay.

      Add Grimsay Wheelhouse to your Itinerary

    7. North Uist War Memorial

      Address

      Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

      Isle Of North Uist

      First World War memorial.

      Add North Uist War Memorial to your Itinerary

    8. Address

      Griminish, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BX

      Isle Of North Uist

      Eilean Domhnuill (NF 7470 7530) is an artificial islet in the loch that was occupied during the Neolithic period.

      Add Eilean Dhomhnaill, Loch Olabhat to your Itinerary

    9. Caisteal a'Mhorair Sea Stack at Garry Beach, Isle of Lewis
      Sea Stacks at Garry Beach, Isle of Lewis
      Caisteal a'Mhorair Sea Stack at Garry Beach, Isle of Lewis
      Sea Stacks at Garry Beach, Isle of Lewis

      Address

      New Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NN

      Isle Of Lewis

      Caisteal a' Mhorair (the Castle of the Nobleman) is one of the few probably medieval 'castles' in the Isle of Lewis.

      Add Caisteal a' Mhorair to your Itinerary

    10. Bernera and Tir Mhor bridge
      Bernera and Tir Mhor boats
      Bernera and Tir Mhor
      Bernera and Tir Mhor bridge
      Bernera and Tir Mhor boats
      Bernera and Tir Mhor

      Address

      Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LT

      Isle of Lewis

      Other points of interest on Bernera and the surrounding land include the bridge, standing stones, a Lobster Pond, Norse Mill and Riot Cairn.

      Add Bernera and Tir Mhor to your Itinerary

    11. Address

      Garynahine, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DS

      Isle Of Lewis

      An oval ring now with 5 standing stones, and the remains of a low cairn inside.

      Add Calanais IV (Ceann Thulabhaig) to your Itinerary

    12. Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle, Langass, North Uist

      Address

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

      Isle Of North Uist

      Pobull is a stone circle situated on the south side of Ben Langass.

      Add Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle to your Itinerary

    13. Udal Peninsula - aerial view
      Udal Peninsula - house ruins
      Udal Peninsula - archaeological dig
      Udal Peninsula
      Udal Peninsula - decorated old comb
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of 2 men beside a twin otter plane
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of archaeological site
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of man & horse
      Udal Peninsula - finds from the sie
      Udal Peninsula
      Udal Peninsula - aerial view
      Udal Peninsula - house ruins
      Udal Peninsula - archaeological dig
      Udal Peninsula
      Udal Peninsula - decorated old comb
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of 2 men beside a twin otter plane
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of archaeological site
      Udal Peninsula - monochrome photo of man & horse
      Udal Peninsula - finds from the sie
      Udal Peninsula

      Address

      Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BS

      Isle Of North Uist

      The Udal is thought to have been occupied from the Neolithic Age right up to the early 20th Century and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the UK.

      Add Udal Peninsula to your Itinerary

    14. 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

    15. Beehive Sheilings

      Address

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

      Isle Of Harris

      Well preserved Beehive sheilings

      Add Beehive Sheilings to your Itinerary

    16. Cladh Maolrithe, Berneray

      Address

      Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BJ

      Isle Of North Uist

      At Beinn a'Chlaidh - Hill of the Graveyard - there is a standing stone.

      Add Cladh Maolrithe to your Itinerary

    17. Bunavoneader Whaling Station

      Address

      Bunavoneader, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AL

      Isle Of Harris

      Situated at the foot of the southern slopes of the North Harris mountains, the remains of a 20th century industrial site nestle between the road and the shore of Loch Bun Abhainn Eadarra.

      Add Bunavoneader Whaling Station to your Itinerary

    18. Address

      Horgabost, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HR

      Isle Of Harris

      Standing stone overlooking the beach near the village of Horgabost .

      Add Macleod Standing Stone (Clach Macleoid) to your Itinerary

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