Guidebook for Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Shopping
By Rosie
89-93 Cromwell StBeautiful Harris tweed designs!
The perfect stop off on a day trip to Harris. Offers tours of the distillery and you won't want to leave before trying their homemade soups, special blend tea and taking home a bottle of Harris' finest Gin.
48 locals recommend
Isle of Harris Distillery
The perfect stop off on a day trip to Harris. Offers tours of the distillery and you won't want to leave before trying their homemade soups, special blend tea and taking home a bottle of Harris' finest Gin.
We recommend this shop in Ness which stocks everything you could think of/need. Very friendly staff.
7 locals recommend
Cross Stores station
We recommend this shop in Ness which stocks everything you could think of/need. Very friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
Bernera Museum
Learn about the history of this beautiful island we call home.
The island's premier multi-arts venue. Offers cinema, exhibitions, live music, theatre, gift shop and an excellent restaurant as well. I would especially recommend their cocktails!
53 locals recommend
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetThe island's premier multi-arts venue. Offers cinema, exhibitions, live music, theatre, gift shop and an excellent restaurant as well. I would especially recommend their cocktails!
Located in Lews Castle Grounds, this museum captures the heart and history of these islands.
21 locals recommend
Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean
Located in Lews Castle Grounds, this museum captures the heart and history of these islands.
Food Scene
The closest place for lunches, local home baking and teas and coffees. Open weekdays through the summer.
Bernera Museum
The closest place for lunches, local home baking and teas and coffees. Open weekdays through the summer.
Amazing cosy atmosphere, friendly host Marianne will treat you to her home cooking and baking in the old schoolhouse in Loch Croistean, half an hour drive away from Bernera. Wednesday night is music night.
8 locals recommend
Loch Croistean Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Amazing cosy atmosphere, friendly host Marianne will treat you to her home cooking and baking in the old schoolhouse in Loch Croistean, half an hour drive away from Bernera. Wednesday night is music night.
40 N Shawbost
40 North ShawbostThe best, locally sourced food from the friendliest owners. Also does takeaways!
Lovely staff and good food to eat after visiting the world renowned Callanish Stones!
81 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones
Lovely staff and good food to eat after visiting the world renowned Callanish Stones!
Sightseeing
The most beautiful beach in the whole world. Not that we are biased. And it's only 2 minutes around the corner!
Don't miss the iconic Iron Age House experience and the Time and Tide bell art installation on the rocks.
20 locals recommend
Bosta Beach
The most beautiful beach in the whole world. Not that we are biased. And it's only 2 minutes around the corner!
Don't miss the iconic Iron Age House experience and the Time and Tide bell art installation on the rocks.
Trips to World Heritage sight St Kilda from Tarbert in Harris. Informative, friendly tour guides and opportunities to see more wildlife.
10 locals recommend
Kilda Cruises
Pier RoadTrips to World Heritage sight St Kilda from Tarbert in Harris. Informative, friendly tour guides and opportunities to see more wildlife.
Entertainment & Activities
A fun and exciting way to view the local coastline and wildlife. Keep an eye out for eagles, seals, seabirds and cetaceans.
22 locals recommend
Seatrek
A fun and exciting way to view the local coastline and wildlife. Keep an eye out for eagles, seals, seabirds and cetaceans.
Parks & Nature
Right next to the beach, this huge play park is ideal for families and will keep kids entertained all day.
15 locals recommend
Eoropie Beach
Right next to the beach, this huge play park is ideal for families and will keep kids entertained all day.
Essentials
If you get caught out on a Sunday and need any essentials, Engies is open on a Sunday afternoon.
Engebret Ltd
Sandwick RoadIf you get caught out on a Sunday and need any essentials, Engies is open on a Sunday afternoon.