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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. 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. 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 202431st October 2024
    2. 1st November 202431st December 2024
  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 202431st December 2024
  5. 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 202431st December 2024
  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 202431st December 2024
  7. 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 202430th September 2024
    2. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  9. 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. 25th March 202431st May 2024
    2. 25th March 202428th September 2024
    3. 25th March 202428th September 2024
  10. 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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    • Gaelic Speaking

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    • Baby Changing Facilities Available
    • Children Welcome
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    • On Public Transport Route

    Add Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre to your Itinerary

  2. 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 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'.

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    • Children Welcome

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    • Dairy Free
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    • On Public Transport Route

    Add Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre in 2024 to your Itinerary

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    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

    Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir is an introduction to the unique world of HARRIS TWEED, the people, the provenance and the sense of place that makes it so special. There are weaving demos twice weekly and private tours bookable for up to 12 people.

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    • Gaelic Speaking

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    • Dogs Welcome

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    Add The Harris Tweed® Story Room to your Itinerary

  4. Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
    Loch Erisort in Winter
    Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
    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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    • Gaelic Speaking

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    • Baby Changing Facilities Available

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  5. Address

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

    Isle Of North Uist

    Vallay is a beautiful desserted tidal island and is accessible at low tide from Sollas. Tidal information is available from the Tourist Information Centre in Lochmaddy.

    Add Vallay Island (Balaigh) to your Itinerary

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    Kilpheder, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TB

    Isle Of South Uist

    A well-preserved aisled wheelhouse was excavated in 1952 in the machair at Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair).

    Add Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair) Wheelhouse to your Itinerary

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    Balivanich, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LA

    Isle Of Benbecula

    Ruins of Teampull Chaluim Chille to the east of Balivanich.

    Add Teampull Chaluim Chille to your Itinerary

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    Borve, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HT

    Isle Of Harris

    Remains of an Iron Age broch at NG032 940 near the village of Borve.

    Add Iron Age Broch (Dun Bhurigh) to your Itinerary

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    Newton, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AZ

    Isle Of North Uist

    The remains of a stronghold occupy the whole of a tiny islet in the middle of the tidal loch of Sticir. It is connected by a stone-built causeway to a slightly larger islet which in turn is connected to the shore by two stone causewaays.

    Add Dun an Sticer to your Itinerary

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

    Isle Of South Uist

    The broch of Dùn Mhulan was inhabited during the Iron Age. This large tower-like house was built around 150 BC, originally on an island within a freshwater loch, long before the open sea had broken through.

    Add Dun Mhulan to your Itinerary

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    Nunton, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

    Isle Of Benbecula

    Ruined Chapel dating back to the 16th Century

    Add Teampull Mhoire to your Itinerary

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    Bentangaval, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XN

    Isle Of Barra

    Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a terrace wall. A later blackhouse stands on part of this platform, but behind it, Neolithic remains were found almost undisturbed.

    Add Allt Easdal to your Itinerary

  13. Address

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

    Telephone

    01851 612314

    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.

    Add Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House to your Itinerary

  14. Dursainean Chambered Cairn interpretation board

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    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.

    Add Dursainean Chambered Cairn to your Itinerary

  15. 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

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    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

  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

    Drimisdale, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RT

    Isle Of South Uist

    Caisteal Bheagram is a ruin of a 15th/16th Century tower,

    Add Caistel Bheagram to your Itinerary

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