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First time to Outer Hebrides - hidden gems?
VisitScotlandAlison
Member, Moderator, VisitScotland Staff ✩
I am going to Harris in October with husband, 2 grown-up children and an elderly golden retriever. We have a lovely house at Borve booked for the week but wondered if anyone can tell us about hidden gems we might miss. Planning to do the distillery, Callanais, Stornoway (for black pudding of course) and Rodel church. I fancy also taking the ferry from Leverburgh to N. Uist but is it worth going just as a foot passenger or would you really need to take the car?
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Samantha_Grant
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Scalpay is gorgeous. It's a small island connected to Harris by a bridge.
The remains of the old whaling station at Bunavoneader ( Bunabhainneadar ) are worth checking out for a photo or two. They look so out of place in the rugged landscape.
The Golden Road is a beautiful drive.
On Lewis the blackhouse village at Gearrannan is an interesting visit. You may even see them weaving Harris Tweed. The Harris Tweed store in Tarbert is full of beautiful tweed products too tempting to resist.
I also loved the Iron Age broch Dun Carloway.
The beaches are phenomenally beautiful. Luskentyre blew me away.
you'll love Callanais it's a magical site and the medieval graves inside Rodel church are stunning. I couldn't tear myself away. We didn't attempt the Uists from Harris but we're going next year so let me know your tips if you do go.
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Mairead
Member ✭
I went to Harris last year for a few days and was most impressed with Croft 36 in Northton. If I'd been there longer I would have called back more than once! It's a roadside shack with fresh local produce and an honesty box system, but it seems they do delivery of hot meals as well if you're self-catering. My pasty was delish. Number one on TripAdvisor for a reason! As a new member I'm not allowed post a link, but they do have a website.
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From island hopping to gin drinking (Isle of Harris Gin infused with locally harvested sugar help), to wild life spotting and outdoor pursuits like kayaking, surfing and cycling - there's a lot on offer! Not to mention learning about Gaelic culture and traditions like weaving Harris Tweed.
For more information:
Visit Outer Hebrides https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Hebridean Way https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/activities/hebridean-way
VisitScotland https://www.visitscotland.com/outer-hebrides
Isle of Barra https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/barra-p238701
Hebridean Celtic Festival https://www.hebceltfest.com
Scottish Gaelic https://www.visitscotland.com/about/uniquely-scottish/gaelic
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