Sightseeing Tips
Sightseeing
The Calanais Standing Stones are an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago which predate Stonehenge. Free to visit and open all year round.
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Callanish stendursteinar
The Calanais Standing Stones are an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago which predate Stonehenge. Free to visit and open all year round.
A lovely shop to pop into to buy a bottle of award winning Harris Gin if you're visiting the Isle of Harris.
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Isle of Harris Distillery
A lovely shop to pop into to buy a bottle of award winning Harris Gin if you're visiting the Isle of Harris.
Luskentyre is one of the largest and most spectacular beaches on Harris. Named one of the UK’s best beaches in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Luskentyre sands boasts miles of white sand and stunning green-blue water.
Scenery includes wonderful sand dunes and the island of Taransay, famous for being the setting of the BBC’s Castaway.
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Luskentyre Beach
Luskentyre is one of the largest and most spectacular beaches on Harris. Named one of the UK’s best beaches in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Luskentyre sands boasts miles of white sand and stunning green-blue water.
Scenery includes wonderful sand dunes and the island of Taransay, famous for being the setting of the BBC’s Castaway.
The two bones that comprise the arch are the lower jaw bones of a Blue Whale and were removed from a beached Whale that came ashore in 1920.
The harpoon that is shown in the picture was still in the Whale, however the explosive charge in the Harpoon's head had failed to explode. Therefore, both Whale and Harpoon were intact.
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Whalebone Arch
A858The two bones that comprise the arch are the lower jaw bones of a Blue Whale and were removed from a beached Whale that came ashore in 1920.
The harpoon that is shown in the picture was still in the Whale, however the explosive charge in the Harpoon's head had failed to explode. Therefore, both Whale and Harpoon were intact.
Just after the New Year bells, the Iolaire struck the "Beasts of Holm" in 1919, just on approach to Stornoway. The boat was full of sailors returning to their families and loved ones following WW1. The tragic loss of 205 men is still felt deeply today.
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Iolare Memorial
Just after the New Year bells, the Iolaire struck the "Beasts of Holm" in 1919, just on approach to Stornoway. The boat was full of sailors returning to their families and loved ones following WW1. The tragic loss of 205 men is still felt deeply today.
Facing the Atlantic lies the blackhouse village of Gearrannan, an evocative port of call for anyone trying to understand a way of life once very common on Lewis. This is a unique place in a beautiful environment. Usually open all year round but best to check online or phone +44 (1851) 643416 beforehand to double check opening times.
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Þorpinn Gearannan Blackhouse
5A GareninFacing the Atlantic lies the blackhouse village of Gearrannan, an evocative port of call for anyone trying to understand a way of life once very common on Lewis. This is a unique place in a beautiful environment. Usually open all year round but best to check online or phone +44 (1851) 643416 beforehand to double check opening times.
Situated at the highest point of Stornoway this memorial is dedicated to the men who lost their lives in World War 1. The memorial can be seen from the kitchen window and the back bedroom of our property. It is a short drive or leisurely walk away from the property. If driving you will need to park your car in the residential areas of either Memorial Avenue or Stewart Drive (depending which way you go) and then take the short walk up the path to the Memorial. You get lovely views of Stornoway and surrounding areas from here.
War Memorial station
Situated at the highest point of Stornoway this memorial is dedicated to the men who lost their lives in World War 1. The memorial can be seen from the kitchen window and the back bedroom of our property. It is a short drive or leisurely walk away from the property. If driving you will need to park your car in the residential areas of either Memorial Avenue or Stewart Drive (depending which way you go) and then take the short walk up the path to the Memorial. You get lovely views of Stornoway and surrounding areas from here.