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Attractions in Western Isles
Bunabhainneadar, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AL
Guided walks in the beautiful unspoiled landscape of the Western Isles, tailored to the requirements of small groups or individuals.
Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DB
A traditional Lewis thatched house, fully furnished, complete with barn, byre and stackyard.
Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
This impressive island stronghold of the MacNeils dates from the early 15th century. Restored in the 1960s. The great hall, kitchen, chapel and tower are open to the public, weather/boat permitting.
North Uist, Scotland, UK
These low lying sandy islands have superb machair, great numbers of black guillemots and one of the most important colonies of grey seals in the world.
North of Lewis, Scotland, UK
This isolated rocky island has large numbers of breeding gannets and other seabirds. Each August the men of Ness come over from Lewis to 'harvest' the gugas - plump young gannets.
North east of Lewis, Scotland, UK
Uninhabited for over a 100 years this island reserve has large numbers of breeding seabirds including storm and Leach's petrels. Every autumn 8,000 grey seals come ashore to calve here.
South Uist, HS8 5RS
A reserve of striking contrasts from machair grassland on the coast to moorlands interspersed with quiet lochans. Best May - June for breeding wildfowl, waders and corncrakes. Nature trail.
Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY
A cross-shaped setting of standing stones, unique in Scotland and outstanding in Great Britain. Dates to around 3000 BC.
West of Benbecula, Scotland, UK
This remote and spectacular group of islands with the highest (375m) cliffs in Britain, is home to almost a million seabirds, including a quarter of the world's population of gannets
North Uist, Scotland, UK
This delightful Hebridean reserve, with sand dunes, marshes and shallow lochs is a stronghold of the rare corncrake. Many species of wader breed here. Visitor centre and nature trail.
Rodel, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK
This fine 16th century church contains the magnificent tomb of Alexander Macleod of Dunvegan. Completed in 1528, some 20 years before he died, the richly carved tomb has amazingly detailed scenes.
Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL
This restored blackhouse village includes a museum, cafe, gift shop, and live interpretation. Enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Bruernish, Northbay, Isle of Barra, Western Isles, HS9 5UY
Wildlife trips on board the 'Boy James', up to 12 people, to the neighbouring islands including Mingulay, with the chance to see storm petrels, great skuas & puffins, as well as otters, dolphins, and basking sharks.
Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
Barra's heritage and cultural centre houses an excellent collection of photographs and artefacts relating to the local history of Barra. Temporary exhibitions.
| 1 | Mike Briggs Sports | Bunabhainneadar, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AL | |
| 2 | Arnol Blackhouse (HS) | Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DB | |
| 3 | Kisimul Castle (HS) | Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD | |
| 4 | Monach Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH) | North Uist, Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Sula Sgeir National Nature Reserve (SNH) | North of Lewis, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | North Rona National Nature Reserve (SNH) | North east of Lewis, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve (SNH) | South Uist, HS8 5RS | |
| 8 | Calanais Standing Stones (HS) | Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY | |
| 9 | St Kilda National Nature Reserve (NTS) | West of Benbecula, Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Balranald (RSPB) | North Uist, Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Dun Carloway Broch (HS) | Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY | |
| 12 | St Clements Church (HS) | Rodel, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Gearrannan Black House Village | Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL | |
| 14 | Barra Fishing Charters | Bruernish, Northbay, Isle of Barra, Western Isles, HS9 5UY | |
| 15 | Dualchas, Barra Heritage and Cultural Centre | Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD |
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