Guidebook for Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Food Scene
The County Hotel serves the most delicious curry in Stornoway! You won't be disappointed. Ooh, and their cocktails are fab, too.
14 locals recommend
County Hotel
12-14 Francis StThe County Hotel serves the most delicious curry in Stornoway! You won't be disappointed. Ooh, and their cocktails are fab, too.
HS1 Cafe Bar has a cool, contemporary feel with a large menu. It's situated in the Royal Hotel which also has the 'Boatshed restaurant' and both serve food on Sundays.
20 locals recommend
HS-1 Cafe Bar
Cromwell StreetHS1 Cafe Bar has a cool, contemporary feel with a large menu. It's situated in the Royal Hotel which also has the 'Boatshed restaurant' and both serve food on Sundays.
The Woodlands Centre is great for breakfast and lunch. Open from 1000 Mon-Sat and their home-baking is delicious. It's set in the Castle grounds so it's not a bad view while you sip your coffee!
17 locals recommend
Woodlands Centre
The Woodlands Centre is great for breakfast and lunch. Open from 1000 Mon-Sat and their home-baking is delicious. It's set in the Castle grounds so it's not a bad view while you sip your coffee!
Eleven Restaurant is set within the Caladh Inn Hotel and is great if you're in a hurry or a family. You can choose from their menu or carvery which is great value for money and delicious! There are toys for kids to play with while you enjoy your meal.
18 locals recommend
Eleven Restaurant & Bar
11 James StEleven Restaurant is set within the Caladh Inn Hotel and is great if you're in a hurry or a family. You can choose from their menu or carvery which is great value for money and delicious! There are toys for kids to play with while you enjoy your meal.
Arts & Culture
An Lanntair is the arts hub of Stornoway. They have a cinema, an auditorium for music and arts shows and great exhibitions in their gallery. There's lovely food to be had and a nice bar.
53 locals recommend
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetAn Lanntair is the arts hub of Stornoway. They have a cinema, an auditorium for music and arts shows and great exhibitions in their gallery. There's lovely food to be had and a nice bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
McNeills is a cosy wee bar in the centre of Stornoway with an open fire and often live music Wed-Sat. It's open mic on Thursdays in case that tickles your fancy!
13 locals recommend
McNeill’s
11 Cromwell StMcNeills is a cosy wee bar in the centre of Stornoway with an open fire and often live music Wed-Sat. It's open mic on Thursdays in case that tickles your fancy!
Sightseeing
Our most famous landmark. You can't visit the Island without going to see the standing stones. They are amazing and date even further back than Stonehenge.
13 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
Our most famous landmark. You can't visit the Island without going to see the standing stones. They are amazing and date even further back than Stonehenge.
Another prehistoric site worth visiting. Dun Carloway is one of the best-preserved Iron Age Brochs in the whole of Scotland.
28 locals recommend
Dun Carloway Broch
Lewis and Harris IslandAnother prehistoric site worth visiting. Dun Carloway is one of the best-preserved Iron Age Brochs in the whole of Scotland.
If you're visiting Lewis it's definitely worthwhile taking a trip to the Isle of Harris (around 45mins drive from Stornoway). They're not separate islands although they're named like that, don't ask me why! Harris' landscape is very different to Lewis' and has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Luskentyre is world famous and is a must-see.
42 locals recommend
Luskentyre Beach
If you're visiting Lewis it's definitely worthwhile taking a trip to the Isle of Harris (around 45mins drive from Stornoway). They're not separate islands although they're named like that, don't ask me why! Harris' landscape is very different to Lewis' and has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Luskentyre is world famous and is a must-see.
Essentials
Please remember that Tesco is closed on Sundays. it's open:
Mon-Fri - 0600-0000
Saturday -0600-2200
18 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Ferry RoadPlease remember that Tesco is closed on Sundays. it's open:
Mon-Fri - 0600-0000
Saturday -0600-2200
Please remember the the Co-op is closed on Sundays. opening times are:
Mon- Sat - 0600-2300
16 locals recommend
Co-op Food - MacAulay Road - Stornoway
8 Macaulay RdPlease remember the the Co-op is closed on Sundays. opening times are:
Mon- Sat - 0600-2300
Buth an Rubha is the nearest shop to Aird Cottage. It's 5 miles away and has a licensed shop and small cafe and is open from 0900-2000 Mon-Sat. To get to the shop turn left at the end of Aird. Follow the road for 5 miles and turn left at A' Chnuic. The building was a school previously so you can't miss it.
Buth An Rubha Ltd
Buth an Rubha is the nearest shop to Aird Cottage. It's 5 miles away and has a licensed shop and small cafe and is open from 0900-2000 Mon-Sat. To get to the shop turn left at the end of Aird. Follow the road for 5 miles and turn left at A' Chnuic. The building was a school previously so you can't miss it.
Getting Around
Car Hire Hebrides have depots at Stornoway Airport and at Stornoway and Tarbert Ferry Terminals. http://www.carhire-hebrides.co.uk/
Car Hire Hebrides - Stornoway Airport
Car Hire Hebrides have depots at Stornoway Airport and at Stornoway and Tarbert Ferry Terminals. http://www.carhire-hebrides.co.uk/
Parks & Nature
The Stornoway Castle Grounds are great for a stroll and you can also hire Segways at the Woodlands Centre in the grounds if you want a different experience!
8 locals recommend
Stornoway Castle Grounds
The Stornoway Castle Grounds are great for a stroll and you can also hire Segways at the Woodlands Centre in the grounds if you want a different experience!