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Visitor Information - Western Isles

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Out and About:

The Western Isles - or Outer Hebrides - are in a magical setting on the edge of the Atlantic. There is nothing between here and North America except the ocean. There are simply miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and ruuged coastline to explore at your leisure. Inland, lochs, moorland and mountains make for a rich and varied landscape.

The culture of the region is quite distinct. The ancient Gaelic language is alive and well and widely spoken. This traditional island way of life is reflected in the arts and crafts to be found here. Archaeological sites tracing local history are many and varied; the standing stones at Callanish, for example, are a must-see.

Standing Stones, Callanish

Historic Buildings and Castles:
Arnol Blackhouse Arnol, Isle of Lewis. Traditional Lewis thatched house with visitor center and interpretive display.	Kisimul Castle Castlebay, Barra.	Gearrannan Blackhouse Village Carloway, Isle of Lewis. Restored blackhouse village with museum, cafe and gift shop. Guided tours available.	Bosta Iron Age House. Bernera, Isle of Lewis.

Museums and Galleries:
Barra Heritage & Cultural Centre Castlebay, Barra. Local history, restaurant.	Morven Gallery Barvas, Isle of Lewis. Lively contemporary art work, crafts and textiles. Cafe and shop.	Shawbost Museum Shawbost, Isle of Lewis. Museum depicting past way of life.	An Lanntair Arts Centre South Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Exhibitions and events all year. Coffee shop, gifts and bookshop.
Taigh Chearsabhaigh Museum & Arts Centre Lochmaddy, North Uist. Award-winning museum and gallery. Photographic collection, sculpture trail, art and craft workshops, cafe and shop.	Uig Heritage Centre Crowlista, Uig Isle of Lewis. Visitor centre with tearoom, crafts, photographic exhibition and local history museum.	Museum Nan Eilean The museum holds collections of objects, photographs, prints and paintings and archives illustrating the archaeology, social, domestic and economic history of the islands.

Visitor Attractions:
Callanish Standing Stones Callanish, Isle of Lewis. See the mysterious standing stones. Visitor centre, exhibition, shop and coffee shop.	Hebridean Brewing Company Fine ales from the Western Isles, the only brewery in the islands. Tours by appointment.	Lewis Loom Centre Stornoway. The building was originally used for making Harris tweed.	Seallam Visitor Centre Isle of Harris. The centre provides exhibition facilities to suit all degrees of interest, with a main static exhibition for the first-time visitor and changing displays for the many return visitors.

Tours:
Island Cruising Uig, Isle of Lewis. Wildlife, diving, birdwatching. Cruises around Western Isles and St Kilda.	Scenic Cruises Flodabay, Isle of Harris. Wildlife, natural history, local history, fishing etc, tailored to suit you.	Out & About Tours Day tours and guiding service. Low level hillwalking and rambles, with knowledgeable interpetation of landscape culture and natural history.	Adventure Hebrides Back, Isle of Lewis. Climbing and abseiling. Discover the hidden adventures of Harris and Lewis.

Car Hire:
Arnol Car Rentals Arnol, Isle of Lewis. Self-drive car hire at competitive rates. Free airport/ferry delivery. tel: 01851 710548	Hebridean Campervan Holidays Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Freedom of the Isles at your own pace, in your west end apartment on wheels.	Gaeltech Car Hire Self-drive. Pick up and return from Leverburgh or tarbert ferry terminals. tel: 01859 520460	Ask Car Hire Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula, 10 minutes drive from the airport. tel: 01870 602818
Lewis Car Rentals Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Free pick-up from ferry or airport. tel: 01851 703760	Autohire Car & Van Rental Stornoway tel: 01851 706939	Barra Car Hire Castlebay tel: 01871 810243	Jackie's Car Hire Barvas, Isle of Lewis tel: 01851 840343
Laing Motors Lochboisdale, South Uist Car hire, parts and service. tel: 01878 700 267	Lochs Motors Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. tel: 01851 705857	Mackinnon Self Drive Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. tel: 01851 702984	MacLennan Bros Ltd Isle of Benbecula tel: 01870 602191

Local and Community Websites:
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Selected Accommodation in the Western Isles
Hotels	Guest Houses	Bed & Breakfast
Lochboisdale Hotel, South Uist Tigh Dearg Hotel, Lochmaddy, North Uist Doune Braes Hotel, Carloway, Isle of Lewis MacLeod Motel, Tarbert, Isle of Harris Caladh Hotel, Stornoway, Lewis Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, Lewis Royal Hotel, Stornoway, Lewis Polochar Inn, South Uist Heathbank Hotel, Northbay, Isle of Barra	Hebridean Guest House, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis Ardhasaig House, Isle of Harris Hal o' the Wynd, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Thorlee Guest House, Stornoway, Lewis Borve Guest House, Isle of Benbecula Braighe Guest House, Stornoway, Lewis Leumadair Guest House, Callanish, Lewis Eshcol, Callanish, Lewis Loch Roag, Callanish, Lewis Ceann na Pairc, Isle of Benbecula	Ceol-na-Mara, Aignish, Isle of Lewis Rockvilla, Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis Clearview, Lochs, Isle of Lewis Ceol na Mara, Tarbert, Isle of Harris Ardnastruban House, Grimsay, North Uist Arnabhal, Isle of South Uist Carnan Beag, Stornoway, Lewis Hillside B&B, Castlebay, Barra Sgeir Ruadh, Isle of North Uist Nunton B&B, Isle of Benbecula Wireless Cottage, Lochboisdale, South Uist Crowberry, Lewis Seal View, Berneray, North Uist Tir Nan Og, Berneray, North Uist Bagh Alluin, Baleshare, North Uist Rushlee House, Lochmaddy, North Uist Dun Buidhe, South Uist Sheillaidh, North Uist Lochside Cottage, South Uist Kilvale, South Uist Loch Beag, Lewis Struan House, North Uist Brae Lea House, Benbecula Orcadia, Benbecula Bonnieview, North Uist Loch Seaforth House, Isle of Harris
Self Catering	Hostels/Bunkhouses	Caravans
Clisham Cottage, Ardhasaig, Isle of Harris Tigh na Mara, North Uist Mingulay Cottage, Isle of Barra Hebridean Cottages, Isle of Lewis Corncrake Cottage, North Uist Eriskay Self Catering, South Uist Tigh Alasdair, North Uist 7 Doune, Carloway, Isle of Lewis White Cottage, Rodel, Harris Laxdale Cottage, Harris Beannachd, Harris Croft Cottage, Harris Grand View, North Uist Am Bliochan, North Uist Badnanlus, North Uist Glen Carragrich, Harris West Tarbert, Harris Sandview Cottage, Harris Hillside Cottage, Castlebay, Barra Seaside Cottage, Ardhasaig, Harris Kinnoull, Tarbert, Harris Gasker House, Scarista, Harris Taigh Iomhair, Harris Almora Cottage, Lochmaddy, North Uist Boreray & Boireach Cottages, North Uist Hawthorn Cottage, Uig, Lewis Taigh a Ghlinne, South Uist Dalhanna, Harris Old School, Brevig, Barra Struan, Sollas, North Uist 322 South Boisdale, South Uist Aite Beathag, Point, Lewis Jacaranda, Isle of Barra Meadowbank, Isle of Barra Taigh Mairi, Grimsay, North Uist The Chalet, Galson, Lewis 16 Doune, Lewis Grandfather's House, Harris Restful Nest, Benbecula Tigh Aonghais, Lewis Mollans & Mill Cottages, Lewis Blue Reef Cottages, Harris 439/1 Lasgair, South Uist Uist Cottages, Benbecula Springwell House, Stornoway, Lewis Bayview Cottage, Benbecula Ty Cymro, North Uist Kintail Cottage, North Uist Valasay, Bernera, Lewis Tigh a Bhaoghlach, South Uist Creagach, Harris Fairview, South Uist Eoropie Cottage, Lewis Tigh na Mara, Harris Lochview Chalet, South Uist Torragorm, North Uist Carrick, Eriskay Solas, Isle of Lewis Bayside, Barra Smiddy at Burnside, North Uist Leac na Sith, North Uist Carnan Chalet, South Uist Taigh Neill, South Uist Dunvegan View Cottage, Harris Tamana Cottage, Harris Boisdale House, South Uist An Taigh Fiodh, North Uist Clachan Cottage, North Uist Rachans Crofthouse, Isle of Lewis Taigh Na Casag, Isle of Lewis	Am Bothan, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris Dunard Hostel, Castlebay, Isle of Barra	Durinish Caravans, South Uist Bayhead Caravan, North Uist Lochside Cottage Caravans, South Uist Eriskay Caravan, South Uist Holiday Caravan, Lewis

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Visitor Information - Western Isles

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