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Find Space to Wonder in Scotland’s Wild Atlantic Islands

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  1. Viewpoint from Reuval, Benbecula
    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    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. Kisimul Castle
    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. Kildonan Museum
    Kildonan Museum
    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 November 202431st December 2024
    2. 1st April 202531st October 2025
  4. Aerial photo of the Taigh Chearsabhagh building, looking towards Lochmaddy Pier and Lee.
    Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre
    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. Hebrides People Visitor Centre building
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre
    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
    Kinloch Historical Society
    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. Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Uig Heritage Centre
    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
    Dun Carloway Broch (Dùn Chàrlabhaigh) and Visitor Centre
    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 January 202431st December 2024
    2. 1st April 202530th September 2025
  9. Artists impression of the new centre
    Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024
    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. St Kilda cottage with light on
      St Kilda
      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. Artists impression of the new centre
      Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024
      Artists impression of the new centre
      Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024
      Facilities at Calanais Visitor Centre from November 2024

      Address

      Callanish, Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

      hello@calanais.org

      Isle of Lewis

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      While the Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing transformation into a much-improved facility, there will be no facilities on site. We apologise for any inconvenience during the construction period.

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    2. 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.
      Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre

      Address

      Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AA

      Telephone

      01870 603970

      taigh@taigh-chearsabhagh.org

      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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    3. Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
      Kinloch Historical Society signage
      Kinloch Historical Society museum
      Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
      Loch Erisort in Winter
      Clan Mackenzie Monument at Seaforth Head
      Kinloch Historical Society signage
      Kinloch Historical Society museum
      Kinloch Historical Society bagpipe display
      Loch Erisort in Winter
      Kinloch Historical Society

      Address

      Community Hub, Balallan, Kinloch, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

      Telephone

      01851 830778

      kinlochhistorical@hotmail.co.uk

      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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    4. The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room stages to make yarn
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room woven basket with hats
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room loom with yellow and black cloth
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience listening to talk
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room displays
      The Harris Tweed® Story Room audience intently listening

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      The Harris Tweed® Story Room

      Address

      Town Hall, 2 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DB

      Telephone

      01851 702269

      enquiries@harristweed.org

      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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    5. View from Bernera to Tir Mhor from standing stones
      Tir Mhor looking south
      The seaweed cutting boats moored in Linsiadar
      You never know who you will meet on the road
      a frozen Loch na Muilne
      Full length of the bridge
      View from Bernera to Tir Mhor from standing stones
      Tir Mhor looking south
      The seaweed cutting boats moored in Linsiadar
      You never know who you will meet on the road
      a frozen Loch na Muilne
      Full length of the bridge
      Bernera and Tir Mhor

      Address

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

      Isle of Lewis

      Other points of interest on Bernera and the surrounding land include the bridge, standing stones, a Lobster Pond, Norse Mill and Riot Cairn.

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    6. Northon Temple (Rubh' an Teampaill)

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      Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

      Isle Of Harris

      This area, from the township of Taobh Tuath to the headland of Rubh' an Teampaill, has numerous sites of archaeological significance.

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    7. Clach Ghlas

      Address

      Garrabost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0PN

      Isle Of Lewis

      Clach Ghlas (NF 5281 3340) is an enigmatic triangular standing stone 1.7 metres high, standing in the centre of a mound 2 metres high and 30 metres long and partly surrounded by a ditch.

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    8. Lady Matheson Monument

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      Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XR

      Isle of Lewis

      The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir James Matheson who built The Lews Castle in 1863.

       

       

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    9. Polochar Stone

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      West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

      Isle Of South Uist

      At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.

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    10. Mosiac Mackerel

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      Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AE

      Isle Of North Uist

      The Mosaic Mackerel sculpture by Rosalind Waites forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

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    11. Clach Steineagaidh

      Address

      Scarista, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HX

      Isle Of Harris

      This standing stone appears now as a single monolith overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of shore in the Hebrides, looking towards the island of Taransay. But when it was first erected, it was part of a complex that included a large stone

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    12. North Uist War Memorial

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      Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

      Isle Of North Uist

      First World War memorial.

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    13. Dun Mhulan

      Address

      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.

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    14. Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair) Cross

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      Balemartin, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DQ

      Isle Of North Uist

      Kilpheder Cross

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    15. Benbecula War Memorial

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      Griminish, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5QA

      Isle Of Benbecula

      Benbecula War Memorial

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    16. Aird ma-Rhuibhe

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      Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BD

      Isle Of North Uist

      Close to the ferry terminal lie the slight remains of a burial cairn, probably dating to about 700 AD.

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    17. Calanais IV (Ceann Thulabhaig)

      Address

      Garynahine, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DS

      Isle Of Lewis

      An oval ring now with 5 standing stones, and the remains of a low cairn inside.

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    18. Ravenspoint Centre Museum
      Ravenspoint Centre Museum

      Address

      Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QA

      Telephone

      01851 880236

      info@ravenspoint.co.uk

      Isle Of Lewis

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      The Ravenspoint Centre Museum also has an archive and exhibition to allow you to discover more about the people and the place.

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