Laura’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Port of Ness
Nice beach to walk along and small fishing port
Great walk from the house, amazing views and was a traditional stronghold of the Morrison clan
Dùn Èistean
Great walk from the house, amazing views and was a traditional stronghold of the Morrison clan
Local beach walking distance from the house, amazing white sand and sand dunes. You can do the Butt of Lewis circular walk from here.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Eoropie Beach
Local beach walking distance from the house, amazing white sand and sand dunes. You can do the Butt of Lewis circular walk from here.
Great walk from the house to the Butt of Lewis or short drive, it can be wild on a windy day but amazing views and a lovely secluded white sandy swimming beach nearby.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Phare de Butt of Lewis
Great walk from the house to the Butt of Lewis or short drive, it can be wild on a windy day but amazing views and a lovely secluded white sandy swimming beach nearby.
Luskentyre Beach
Amazing beach on Harris to walk across
Bosta Iron Age House
Amazing beach and old Iron age house
Les pierres levées de Callanish
Village de Gearannan Blackhouse
5A GareninTeampall Mholuaidh
Walking distance from the house - historic old church
Selling everything Harris tweed from the Island although you will find most gift shops in Stornoway also selling Harris tweed if you are not venturing this far.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Harris Tweed and Knit Wear
Selling everything Harris tweed from the Island although you will find most gift shops in Stornoway also selling Harris tweed if you are not venturing this far.
Traditional thatched backhouse which provides a unique insight into island life.
36 recommandé par les habitants
The Blackhouse, Arnol
Traditional thatched backhouse which provides a unique insight into island life.
Stornoway arts centre, it has a home cinema and art gallery/gift shop.
53 recommandé par les habitants
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetStornoway arts centre, it has a home cinema and art gallery/gift shop.
Mangersta Beach
Another beautiful beach to picnic and explore
Food scene
Great café in Port of Ness for lunch or dinner - walking distance from the house and amazing views over the beach
7 recommandé par les habitants
The Breakwater
Great café in Port of Ness for lunch or dinner - walking distance from the house and amazing views over the beach
Cross Inn
Nice pub food with beer garden - ten minute drive from the house.
Nice pub food for lunch or dinner not far from Ness
11 recommandé par les habitants
Borve Country House Hotel
Nice pub food for lunch or dinner not far from Ness
HS-1 Cafe Bar
Cromwell StreetNice place in Stornoway for food/drinks
Nice local café near the house that serves home made cakes/coffees and some interesting antiques
6 recommandé par les habitants
Wobbly Dog of Lewis
Nice local café near the house that serves home made cakes/coffees and some interesting antiques
Amazing restaurant with the best views over Uig sands beach
27 recommandé par les habitants
Uig Sands Restaurant
Amazing restaurant with the best views over Uig sands beach
Great for Gin lovers, nice gift shop, distillery tours and coffee shop
48 recommandé par les habitants
Isle of Harris Distillery
Great for Gin lovers, nice gift shop, distillery tours and coffee shop
Camerons Chip Shop
33 Point StBest place for Fish and Chips
Best place for fresh Scallops a must try for fresh fish
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Scallop Shack
Best place for fresh Scallops a must try for fresh fish
The Boatshed Restaurant
Cromwell StreetNice eatery in Stornoway
Local shop
Local shop for food and basic amenities without having to do the drive into Stornoway.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Cross Stores station
Local shop for food and basic amenities without having to do the drive into Stornoway.
Best butchers in Stornoway for the famous Stornoway Black pudding
10 recommandé par les habitants
Charles Macleod
Best butchers in Stornoway for the famous Stornoway Black pudding
Leading Scottish smoked fish and salmon supplier/smokehouse - a must try for any Salmon lover
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Stornoway Smokehouse
10 Shell StLeading Scottish smoked fish and salmon supplier/smokehouse - a must try for any Salmon lover
Pub
Great local pub with Island banter - you might get lucky enough to witness some traditional live music from the locals here on a Saturday.
The Lewis Bar
8-10 North BeachGreat local pub with Island banter - you might get lucky enough to witness some traditional live music from the locals here on a Saturday.