Coronavirus: What's open in We have pulled together a list of whats open - campsites, toilets, things to see and do, accommodation and places to eat and drink. We know how difficult it is to find self catering accommodation at the moment. Browse through our members who have listed their availability here.
Find your perfect place to stay. There are lots of places, on all the islands to choose from and fully equipped to accommodate all your needs. Welcome Points and iCentre. A visit to them is a MUST for anyone looking for the local intel, events, maps, activities, accommodation and lots more!
Follow Calum Maclean as he tours around our islands in a series of videos, meeting locals and finding out more about the unique Gaelic language and culture here in the Outer Hebrides. Follow the Eat Drink Hebrides Trail. And get a real taste of the Outer Hebrides.
Sample the delicious delights of our Atlantic larder. Check out our favourite recipes from The Hebridean Baker. Explore the islands by cycling or walking the Hebridean Way long distance cycling and walking routes that span 10 islands, over 6 causeways and 2 ferries. We are delighted with this news.
West Beach is magical and a hidden gem! Here are some more beaches off the beaten track which are a MUST visit. Eat Drink Hebrides Trail Opens a new window This self-guided food and drink trail will show you unique produce famed across the islands. Harris Tweed Opens a new window Often seen on the catwalk, this luxury fabric is hand-woven on the islands.
Make a splash Have a go at watersports activities such as surfing, snorkelling and kayaking. Explore on foot Find great walking trails and options for guided walks in the Outer Hebrides. The idyllic island chain of the Outer Hebrides offers a rich tapestry of experiences unlike any other place on earth.
VisitScotland ICentres. Back Barra is the most southerly of the inhabited islands in the Outer Hebrides. Find out more. Castlebay sits on Barra's southern coast and is the island's largest village. Harris is a dramatic island in the Outer Hebrides that boasts some of the best beaches in Scotland. Lewis is the largest and most northern island in the Outer Hebrides, home to one of the best prehistoric sites in Scotland, and some fabulous beaches.
Lochboisdale is a ferry port on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Lochmaddy is a ferry port on the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. North Uist is a paradise for wildlife and beach lovers and lies between Harris and Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. St Kilda is an isolated archipelago of volcanic islands that lie 40 miles to the west of the main archipelago chain.
Stornoway is the main town on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Tarbert is the ferry port for Harris on the Outer Hebrides. Vatersay, the southern-most inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides, is one of the most scenic and beautiful in the archipelago.
Our friendly yet professional team will assist you with information and advice on all of the islands in the Hebrides, covering activities, walks and more. We have a wide range of retail items on offer from Harris Tweed to Books and Maps, and can also provide a Citylink Coaches booking service. List View. Choose from a variety of accommodation with hotels, self-catering and beachside campsites.
Make sure and plan in advance during the peak season for the perfect relaxing island break! Accommodation: Homes and housing in the Outer Hebrides are a wide selection of flats, houses and remote country cottages — many of the latter are used for crofting.
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The Callanish Stones, dating from about BC, are the finest example of a stone circle in Scotland. The west coast is mainly white sandy beach and dunes.
Berneray currently has a population of around people. Berneray is linked to North Uist through a m long causeway which was opened first in , and linked with Harris through a regular ferry service.
Berneray is often confused with Great Bernera, also known as Bernera, which is an island in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Lewis. Bernera is linked to the west coast of Lewis by a road bridge. North Uist Beach. North Uist Traditional Croft House. North Uist is relatively flat compared with Harris except for the south east, and most of North Uist is covered with relatively low hills, many lochs and peat bogs.
More than half of the island is covered by water. The mixture of fresh and salt water lochs creates interesting and sometimes unusual habitats. Lochmaddy has a shop, petrol station, tourist information office, an arts centre and other amenities. North Uist is also known for its interesting and diverse birdlife and the Corncrake is one the rare species here. North Uist has many prehistoric structures, including a chambered cairn, the Pobull Fhinn stone circle and the Fir Bhreige standing stones.
Looking over Benbecula from South Uist. Benbecula is a rather flat island in between the two Uists and is connected by causeways. Other villages include Craigstrome, which lies on the eastern half of Benbecula. The eastern part of Benbecula is quite flat, has some nice lochs and a nature reserve rich with birdlife.
The only hill is metres high. Typical South Uist landscape and Machair taken from the west looking east. The west of South Uist consists of a continuous and most of the times deserted sandy beach backed with beautiful patches of Machair. The east coast, in contrast, is mountainous with the peaks of Beinn Mhor m and Hecla m.
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