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Eilean Glas Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Eilean Glas Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

This historic 1789 light on the Island of Scalpay was one of the original four lighthouses agreed by the Commissioners for...

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

This lighthouse to the north of Stornoway was built in 1900. In 1956 the royal family, on holiday on the Royal Yacht...

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Said to be the windiest place in the UK, it was a seriously isolated spot in 1862 when the tall, 37m (12 ft) red brick...

Gearrannan Black House Village
Gearrannan Black House Village

Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL

This restored blackhouse village includes a museum, cafe, gift shop, and live interpretation. Enjoy the wonderful scenery.

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Barra Head Lighthouse
Barra Head Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

The highest lighthouse in Scotland, built in 1833, it sits on top of a 190m (623ft) high cliff, on the island of Berneray,...

Monach Lighthouse
Monach Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

This tall, 41m (133 ft) unpainted brick, lighthouse was built in 1864 on the island of Shillay, the westernmost of five...

Barpa Langass Cairn
Barpa Langass Cairn

Langass, North Uist, HS6

This great cairn is the only chambered cairn in the Western Isles with its chamber still roofed over.

Ushenish Lighthouse
Ushenish Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Built on the isolated east coat of South Uist in 1857, with no road anywhere near it, this is one of the remotest...

St Clements Church © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
St Clements Church (HS)

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...

Dun Carloway Broch © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Dun Carloway Broch (HS)

Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY

One of the best preserved broch towers in Scotland.

Kisimul Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Kisimul Castle (HS)

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...

Calanais Standing Stones © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
3 stars Calanais Standing Stones (HS)

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.

Flannan Isles Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Flannan Isles Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

The Flannans are seven uninhabited rocky islets, sometimes called The Seven Hunters. They are about 20 miles WNW of Gallan...

1 Eilean Glas Lighthouse Scotland, UK
2 Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
3 Butt of Lewis Lighthouse Scotland, UK
4 Gearrannan Black House Village Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL
5 Callanish Standing Stones Scotland, UK
6 Barra Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
7 Monach Lighthouse Scotland, UK
8 Barpa Langass Cairn Langass, North Uist, HS6
9 Ushenish Lighthouse Scotland, UK
10 St Clements Church (HS) Rodel, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK
11 Dun Carloway Broch (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY
12 Kisimul Castle (HS) Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
13 Calanais Standing Stones (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY 3 stars
14 Flannan Isles Lighthouse Scotland, UK

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