Guidebook Isle of Lewis and Harris
Everything Else
Callanish stendursteinar
Famous Pre historical stone circle
Community restaurant, shop, hostel, museum. Not sure about opening times. All very nice and stunning views over sealoch
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Ravenspoint Visitors Centre
Community restaurant, shop, hostel, museum. Not sure about opening times. All very nice and stunning views over sealoch
Charity shop. Drive slowly so you don't pass this. There is a sign to the right. there is also a tea room and a museum. Gaelic is spoken here
Balallan
Charity shop. Drive slowly so you don't pass this. There is a sign to the right. there is also a tea room and a museum. Gaelic is spoken here
Carthannas Nis
5-6 Cross Skigersta RdVery nice charity shop
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
kennels and cattery at the lighthouse between portvoller and portnaguran
Parks & Nature
One of my favourites. Beautiful sandy beach, tropical looking, blue green sea, grey hills and a short distance. To be seen to believe that the photos and paintings are for real. Very quiet
Losgaintir
One of my favourites. Beautiful sandy beach, tropical looking, blue green sea, grey hills and a short distance. To be seen to believe that the photos and paintings are for real. Very quiet
Beach and hiking trail. A small circular walk at the top of the second beach. Through swampy area so take care. Also past high cliffs. Wee rock house at halfway point where you can shelter and have lunch. First beach over a mile long and unspoilt. Nice wee duny walk too. Has toilet building. Second beach has stone stacks, caves on right you can walk in and mid to low tide, To the right walk past and through beautiful rock formations. Check out the wee shells and mussels on them. Don't get cut off by the tide though or you may have to climb up the rock for a few meters. River for the kids to play in at the second beach. Often Whales to be seen here
Tolsta Beach
Beach and hiking trail. A small circular walk at the top of the second beach. Through swampy area so take care. Also past high cliffs. Wee rock house at halfway point where you can shelter and have lunch. First beach over a mile long and unspoilt. Nice wee duny walk too. Has toilet building. Second beach has stone stacks, caves on right you can walk in and mid to low tide, To the right walk past and through beautiful rock formations. Check out the wee shells and mussels on them. Don't get cut off by the tide though or you may have to climb up the rock for a few meters. River for the kids to play in at the second beach. Often Whales to be seen here
One of my favourites. Beatiful sandy beach lovely colour sea, tropical lookig Quiet. Close to Bosta round house historical site
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Bosta Beach
One of my favourites. Beatiful sandy beach lovely colour sea, tropical lookig Quiet. Close to Bosta round house historical site
Between Upper and Lower Bayble a beautiful small sandy beach with some rocks around it. Small but nice. Sometimes seals to sea but often the local kids jumping of the pier in the sea to swim chase them away. That activity is only adviseable for good swimmers, the water can be very cold and it's quite a jump...Bayble island(s) at the backgorund
Abhainn Phabail
Between Upper and Lower Bayble a beautiful small sandy beach with some rocks around it. Small but nice. Sometimes seals to sea but often the local kids jumping of the pier in the sea to swim chase them away. That activity is only adviseable for good swimmers, the water can be very cold and it's quite a jump...Bayble island(s) at the backgorund
Small nature reserve with wading birds. There is a small path to the bird hide near the loch. You need to look well to see it. Onthe tight hand side when you go to Eoropie playpark, a bti before it
RSPB Loch na Muilne
Small nature reserve with wading birds. There is a small path to the bird hide near the loch. You need to look well to see it. Onthe tight hand side when you go to Eoropie playpark, a bti before it
Walk from end of Northon to ruined temple, cafe, baech on the left side of the road, wee Harris tweed tourist shop, guided walks some days on the nature area there
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Northton
41-33 NorthtonWalk from end of Northon to ruined temple, cafe, baech on the left side of the road, wee Harris tweed tourist shop, guided walks some days on the nature area there
North Harris Eagle Observatory
GlenSmall hike to eagle observatory.
One of my favourite beaches, between rocks on either side beautiful sandy beach. Good for surfing and swimming (when the tide comes in)
Dailbeag beach
One of my favourite beaches, between rocks on either side beautiful sandy beach. Good for surfing and swimming (when the tide comes in)
Toilets present beautiful beach,m good for surfing. Nice walk over rough terrain from Dall Mor to Dal Beag or to Gearranahuine blackhouses
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Dalmore Beach
Toilets present beautiful beach,m good for surfing. Nice walk over rough terrain from Dall Mor to Dal Beag or to Gearranahuine blackhouses
Arts & Culture
Really nice museum with interesting things to look at , feel, hear. SOem questions for the kids. Videos of people living here. Lots to see. Also a restaurant for smaller snacks and parts of the castle to be viewed when there are no guests or weddings
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Lews Castle
Really nice museum with interesting things to look at , feel, hear. SOem questions for the kids. Videos of people living here. Lots to see. Also a restaurant for smaller snacks and parts of the castle to be viewed when there are no guests or weddings
Open air and indoor museum. See how peats are cut, how tween is weaved. Tea with scones. lots to see but can be busy. youth hostel here too and a big blac khouse for rent for groups with modern kitchen in old house
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Þorpinn Gearannan Blackhouse
5A GareninOpen air and indoor museum. See how peats are cut, how tween is weaved. Tea with scones. lots to see but can be busy. youth hostel here too and a big blac khouse for rent for groups with modern kitchen in old house
Old mill restored. Walk half a mile till you come to it. Go in and get used to the dark. Interesting to see how people made their flour withotu electricity but water power
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Norse Mill and Kiln
Old mill restored. Walk half a mile till you come to it. Go in and get used to the dark. Interesting to see how people made their flour withotu electricity but water power
Historical church. Some beautiful artefacts, climb in the little tower. Sometimes there are choir performances or weddings here
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St Clement's Church
A859Historical church. Some beautiful artefacts, climb in the little tower. Sometimes there are choir performances or weddings here
Interesting to see how people live din the past. More iron age house preserved under the sand. Not openon Sunday
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Bosta Iron Age House
Interesting to see how people live din the past. More iron age house preserved under the sand. Not openon Sunday
Shopping
Harris Tweed Isle Of Harris Shop
Beautiful real Harris tweed garments
Co-Op station
Groceries and also some clothes
The Stornoway Smokehouse
10 Shell StLocally smoked fish
Entertainment & Activities
Very beautiful playpark for all ages. Zipline, assault course for kids, mini digger to scoop up sands, maze, climbing frames. Close to beautiful Eoropie Dunes and sea
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Eoropie Dunes Park
Very beautiful playpark for all ages. Zipline, assault course for kids, mini digger to scoop up sands, maze, climbing frames. Close to beautiful Eoropie Dunes and sea
Lewis Sports Centre
2 Springfield RdClosed on Sundays. Pool, badminton, climbing wall
Small bowling alley (you need to book) and other sport activities/ Look it up online first
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Sporsnis
6 Slighe Naomh RonainSmall bowling alley (you need to book) and other sport activities/ Look it up online first
Small gold course at the sea near beautiful beach. Amazing scenery
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The Isle of Harris Golf Club
Small gold course at the sea near beautiful beach. Amazing scenery
Stornoway Golf Club
Golf. friendly club and clubhouse
Sightseeing
Historical site. Free access but do nto climb on the walls. Built withotu cement and still standing for centuries. Nice wee tourist explanation place with walk through simulation of life in a broch. Cute and beautiful. Soemtimes busy with coaches but can be very quiet too
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Dun Carloway Broch
Lewis and Harris IslandHistorical site. Free access but do nto climb on the walls. Built withotu cement and still standing for centuries. Nice wee tourist explanation place with walk through simulation of life in a broch. Cute and beautiful. Soemtimes busy with coaches but can be very quiet too
Food Scene
Open on Sundays. Not ill very late though, check online. Amazing home cooked food. Shared big table, meet locals and visitors. Don't go at prime time as food is made one order at the time. It is worth a wait . Amazing trip to it high cliffs, narrow road. Drive carefully
The Edge Cafe
Open on Sundays. Not ill very late though, check online. Amazing home cooked food. Shared big table, meet locals and visitors. Don't go at prime time as food is made one order at the time. It is worth a wait . Amazing trip to it high cliffs, narrow road. Drive carefully
Has been in Stornoway since 20 years. Has had several food awards. Prices are friendly. Not licensed to sell alcohol but you can bring your own and they charge a small corking fee. Beautiful starters like big prawns if you like seafood. Mixed starters are popular. My personal favourite is corn cakes but they are maybe too sweet for some. Hot plates are very popular mains. Mango pancakes is the best dessert there. Very friendly staff
Thai
27 Church StHas been in Stornoway since 20 years. Has had several food awards. Prices are friendly. Not licensed to sell alcohol but you can bring your own and they charge a small corking fee. Beautiful starters like big prawns if you like seafood. Mixed starters are popular. My personal favourite is corn cakes but they are maybe too sweet for some. Hot plates are very popular mains. Mango pancakes is the best dessert there. Very friendly staff
They have a scottish, indian and italian menu (if a shef is off the indian menu may not be there) I can recommend the indian meny especially. Some days they sell beautiful alcohol free cocktails. Friendly staff
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County Hotel
12-14 Francis StThey have a scottish, indian and italian menu (if a shef is off the indian menu may not be there) I can recommend the indian meny especially. Some days they sell beautiful alcohol free cocktails. Friendly staff
Buffet to take as much as you like. Child seats available and a small play area. Lunch and evening meals. Sometimes there are a few tourist busses in and then there may not be space unless you book beforehand. Best to come at 1 or 5 when the food is served. Also takeaway option. They have a theme night occasionally e.g. Mexican food only. Friendly staff
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Eleven Restaurant & Bar
11 James StBuffet to take as much as you like. Child seats available and a small play area. Lunch and evening meals. Sometimes there are a few tourist busses in and then there may not be space unless you book beforehand. Best to come at 1 or 5 when the food is served. Also takeaway option. They have a theme night occasionally e.g. Mexican food only. Friendly staff
Beautiful food, a little more expensive but the quality is worth it. Early bird menu till 1830. You need to reserve to get a place. Very popular. Great staff that have been there a long time
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Digby Chick
5 Bank Street Beautiful food, a little more expensive but the quality is worth it. Early bird menu till 1830. You need to reserve to get a place. Very popular. Great staff that have been there a long time
Lovely food, varied menu, Scottish and European, several vegetarian choices. Bar menu and restaurant menu. Friendly staff
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Crown Hotel
Lovely food, varied menu, Scottish and European, several vegetarian choices. Bar menu and restaurant menu. Friendly staff
More expensive restaurant and hotel. Good food. Sit in voyer with a drink till called to your table. Need to reserve sometimes or you miss the boat
Caberfeidh
More expensive restaurant and hotel. Good food. Sit in voyer with a drink till called to your table. Need to reserve sometimes or you miss the boat
Recently refurbished. Funky restaurant to the left. More expensive boat shed to the right. You usually need to reserve or wait a while.
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HS-1 Cafe Bar
Cromwell StreetRecently refurbished. Funky restaurant to the left. More expensive boat shed to the right. You usually need to reserve or wait a while.
Community shop and cafe. The people of Point use this as a meeting Point. Very tasty soup, cheesies, cakes and other baking here. Nice for lunch or high tea. Gaeilic spoken, say: Dee naa maa haa sjuu (how are you)
Buth An Rubha Ltd
Community shop and cafe. The people of Point use this as a meeting Point. Very tasty soup, cheesies, cakes and other baking here. Nice for lunch or high tea. Gaeilic spoken, say: Dee naa maa haa sjuu (how are you)
Sandwiches tea coffee and soft drinks. Bus near ferry terminal takeaway and sit in
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Butty Bus
Pier RoadSandwiches tea coffee and soft drinks. Bus near ferry terminal takeaway and sit in
Not open on Sundays. Nice home made lunches. Amazing baking. Very friendly staff
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Uig Community Centre
Not open on Sundays. Nice home made lunches. Amazing baking. Very friendly staff
Traditional scottish food with a twist. Lovely vegetarian haggis last time I ate there. Good food though not a huge choice. Friendly staff
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Harris Hotel
Scott RoadTraditional scottish food with a twist. Lovely vegetarian haggis last time I ate there. Good food though not a huge choice. Friendly staff
Haven't been there myself but that's also because ot is hard to get a place. Very popular and very good I hear. Not open on Sundays
Scalpay
Haven't been there myself but that's also because ot is hard to get a place. Very popular and very good I hear. Not open on Sundays
Cafe Sonas
Not been there yet
Beautiful home cooked food, roads through amazing sceneray to get there, check opening times beforehand
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Loch Croistean Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Beautiful home cooked food, roads through amazing sceneray to get there, check opening times beforehand