The Outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis & Harris lie on the western edge of the British Isles, off the north west coast of Scotland.

A holiday here gives a glimpse of a unique culture with its own language and traditions, influenced by Celtic and Viking settlers. A kaleidoscope of wild and wonderful windswept landscapes, The Callanish Stones, Harris Tweed and lilting Gaelic melodies evoke the freedom and timelessness of a bygone age.

Harris and Lewis are a world apart from the Scottish mainland. Life goes on at an easy pace, city life urgency disappears and there is a wonderful feeling of freedom and peace.

The island can be reached by ferry from Uig (Isle of Skye) to Tarbet and other islands in the Hebrides can be explored by inter-connecting ferries. Tarbet has a tourist information office, shops and services. Harris is of course where the world famous Harris Tweed cloth is woven.

Harris is geographically linked with the Isle of Lewis, but is more mountainous than Lewis, and has a rocky coast and fertile west coast with many miles of superb beaches.

The main town of Lewis is Stornoway, a busy ferry and fishing port with good shopping and restaurant facilities.

Lewis has many places to visit of historic and archaeological interest, including the famous, spectacular 5,000 year old Standing Stones at Callanish. Read more at our new site cottages and castles