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  1. Viewpoint from Reuval, Benbecula
    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    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
    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
    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.
    Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre
    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
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre
    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
    Kinloch Historical Society
    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
    Uig Heritage Centre
    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
    Dun Carloway Broch (Dùn Chàrlabhaigh) and Visitor Centre
    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 202531st December 2025
    2. 1st April 202630th September 2026
  9. Calanais Standing Stones
    Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024
    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
      St Kilda
      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
      Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024

      Address

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

      hello@calanais.org

      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!

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    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.
      Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01870 603970

      taigh@taigh-chearsabhagh.org

      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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    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

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      Grimsay Community Association (GCA) - Heritage Centre

      Address

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

      Telephone

      07842 963428

      info@grimsay.org

      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.

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    4. 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
      Kinloch Historical Society

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01851 830778

      kinlochhistorical@hotmail.co.uk

      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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    5. 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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      The Harris Tweed® Story Room

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01851 702269

      enquiries@harristweed.org

      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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    6. Northton Temple (Rubh' an Teampaill)

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

      Isle Of Harris

      This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.

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    7. Stations of the Cross

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      Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

      Isle Of South Uist

      Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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    8. Carabhat Barp

      Address

      Carinish, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HN

      Isle Of North Uist

      250 metres from the main road (which itself dissects the remains of a stone circle at NF 833602), on top of a small hillock, lie the remains of a once spectacular long cairn with a horned facade at its eastern end

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    9. Hut of the Shadows

      Address

      Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AE

      Isle Of North Uist

      The Hut of the Shadows by artist Chris Drury forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

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    10. Reconstructed iron-age house at Bosta by Andt Campbell
      Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01851 612314

      berneamuseum1@gmail.com

      Isle Of Lewis

      An Iron Age house which was reconstructed in 1999 following a storm in 1993 which revealed stonework. Further excavation of the area showed a series of well preserved houses dating back to the 6th and 7th Centuries.

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    11. Clach Steineagaidh

      Address

      Scarista, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HX

      Isle Of Harris

      This standing stone appears now as a single monolith overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of shore in the Hebrides, looking towards the island of Taransay. But when it was first erected, it was part of a complex that included a large stone

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    12. Dursainean Chambered Cairn interpretation board
      Dursainean Chambered Cairn

      Address

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

      Isle Of Lewis

      This communal burial tomb would have been an important highly visible monument of the first farming people who lived in the peninsula of An Rubha in the Neolithic period.

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    13. St Clements Church (Tur Chliamainn)

      Address

      Rodel, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS5 3TW

      Isle Of Harris

      This is the largest and most splendid medieval church in the Outer Hebrides. NG 048 832

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    14. Pairc Raiders monument
      Pairc Raiders Monument

      Address

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

      Isle of Lewis

      Built in 1994, the Pairc Land Raiders monument is dedicated to the memory of the people of Lochs who challenged their landlords.

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    15. Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument - Arivruach - Rachel Keenan
      Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument

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      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. Morsgail
      Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - Beehive Dwellings and Disappearing Loch

      Address

      Morsgail, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JH

      Uig, Isle Of Lewis

      In "The Chessmen", Fin and Whistler come across a disappearing loch which burst its banks and drained overnight revealing a small plane at the bottom of what would have been the loch.

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    17. Cros at Cille Pheadair by Anne Burgess
      Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair) Cross

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      Balemartin, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DQ

      Isle Of North Uist

      Kilpheder Cross

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    18. Bunavoneader Whaling Station
      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.

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