Rebecca's Guidebook

Rebecca

Joined in 2018

Rebecca's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Callanish Standing Stones

Located in the west coast of Lewis, the 5,000 year old Callanish Stones are famous all over the world

81 locals recommend

Callanish Standing Stones

81 locals recommend

Located in the west coast of Lewis, the 5,000 year old Callanish Stones are famous all over the world

Garenin

Gearrannan (Garenin) is a restored blackhouse village on the west side of the Isle ofLewis

Garenin

Gearrannan (Garenin) is a restored blackhouse village on the west side of the Isle ofLewis

Callanish Alpacas and Mollans Takeaway

Located near the Callanish Standing Stones. If you'd like to get involved and feed them then book on their Facebook page (Callanish Alpacas). The best hot choc at their wee cafe too!

7 locals recommend

Callanish Alpacas and Mollans Takeaway

7 locals recommend

Located near the Callanish Standing Stones. If you'd like to get involved and feed them then book on their Facebook page (Callanish Alpacas). The best hot choc at their wee cafe too!

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

The Butt of Lewis (Scottish Gaelic: Rubha Robhanais) is the most northerly point of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The headland, which lies in the North Atlantic, is frequently battered by heavy swells and storms and is marked by the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse.

30 locals recommend

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

30 locals recommend

The Butt of Lewis (Scottish Gaelic: Rubha Robhanais) is the most northerly point of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The headland, which lies in the North Atlantic, is frequently battered by heavy swells and storms and is marked by the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse.

Iolare Memorial

His Majesty's Yacht Iolaire was an Admiralty yacht that sank with great loss of life at the entrance to Stornoway harbour on the Isle of Lewis on 1 January 1919.

15 locals recommend

Iolare Memorial

15 locals recommend

His Majesty's Yacht Iolaire was an Admiralty yacht that sank with great loss of life at the entrance to Stornoway harbour on the Isle of Lewis on 1 January 1919.

The Blackhouse, Arnol

A traditional thatched house which provides a unique insight into island life. Beside the blackhouse, a furnished 1920s whitehouse and a ruined blackhouse can be seen. (Best to check opening times if planning a visit).

36 locals recommend

The Blackhouse, Arnol

36 locals recommend

A traditional thatched house which provides a unique insight into island life. Beside the blackhouse, a furnished 1920s whitehouse and a ruined blackhouse can be seen. (Best to check opening times if planning a visit).

Dun Carloway Broch

28 locals recommend

Dun Carloway Broch

Lewis and Harris Island

28 locals recommend

Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

21 locals recommend

Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

21 locals recommend

Clisham

A must for those who enjoy walking/ hiking.

10 locals recommend

Clisham

10 locals recommend

A must for those who enjoy walking/ hiking.

Food Scene

The Scallop Shack

Honesty box for buying local scallops. Check timings to ensure cafe is open.

8 locals recommend

The Scallop Shack

8 locals recommend

Honesty box for buying local scallops. Check timings to ensure cafe is open.

The Boatshed Restaurant

Restaurant is in the town centre with views overlooking the Lews Castle. (I'd recommend booking in advance and asking for a window or open fire table).

17 locals recommend

The Boatshed Restaurant

Cromwell Street

17 locals recommend

Restaurant is in the town centre with views overlooking the Lews Castle. (I'd recommend booking in advance and asking for a window or open fire table).