Guidebook for Isle of Lewis

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Guidebook for Isle of Lewis

Sightseeing

5000 years ago, man built this structure, it is breathtaking. Quite unique in that it's not a stone circle, it's a stone avenue leading to a circle.
81 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones
81 locals recommend
5000 years ago, man built this structure, it is breathtaking. Quite unique in that it's not a stone circle, it's a stone avenue leading to a circle.
The village houses are available to rent, or you can go along and visit the site, explore what it was like to live on the edge of the sea in a stone cottage.
45 locals recommend
Gearannan Blackhouse Village
5A Garenin
45 locals recommend
The village houses are available to rent, or you can go along and visit the site, explore what it was like to live on the edge of the sea in a stone cottage.
Whether or not you are religious, the church is well worth a visit for the sheer beauty and solace you will find there.
23 locals recommend
St Clement's Church
A859
23 locals recommend
Whether or not you are religious, the church is well worth a visit for the sheer beauty and solace you will find there.
Because, this is THE most famous beach on Harris - it will take your breath away, never mind what the weather happens to be, you will not fail to be left breathless from the views.
42 locals recommend
Luskentyre Beach
42 locals recommend
Because, this is THE most famous beach on Harris - it will take your breath away, never mind what the weather happens to be, you will not fail to be left breathless from the views.
Stornoway Seafari Ltd
2 New St

Parks & Nature

Roaming in the extensive castle grounds is a good way to have a view of the town from across the harbour and marina. you will enjoy lovely walks in the mature woodlands.
8 locals recommend
Stornoway Castle Grounds
8 locals recommend
Roaming in the extensive castle grounds is a good way to have a view of the town from across the harbour and marina. you will enjoy lovely walks in the mature woodlands.

Arts & Culture

Always sure of seeing some great displays of art or crafts in here. Good cafe upstairs too. Cinema on selected days.
53 locals recommend
An Lanntair
Kenneth Street
53 locals recommend
Always sure of seeing some great displays of art or crafts in here. Good cafe upstairs too. Cinema on selected days.

Shopping

18 locals recommend
Harris Tweed Isle Of Harris Shop
18 locals recommend

Essentials

16 locals recommend
Co-op Food - MacAulay Road - Stornoway
8 Macaulay Rd
16 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Ferry Road
18 locals recommend
For fuel and basic food supplies. Five miles from the bothy.
Ravenspoint Labost
For fuel and basic food supplies. Five miles from the bothy.

Getting Around

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL IN SUMMER SEASON.
Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd
Shell Street
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL IN SUMMER SEASON.

Food Scene

Under new ownership, this is a welcome return. Bar and restaurant. Friday and Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday restaurant only 2-10pm
Loch Erisort Inn
3 Shieldinish
Under new ownership, this is a welcome return. Bar and restaurant. Friday and Saturday 5-11pm. Sunday restaurant only 2-10pm