Western Isles

Scotland

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and green hills under a cloudy sky.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and rolling hills in the background.
A stone circle with the sun setting in the background.
Stonehenge standing in a grassy field with the sun setting behind the stones.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and rolling hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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A stone circle with the sun setting in the background.
Isle of Lewis
Known for Surfing, Small town and Kite surfing
Quaint Isle of Lewis is calling! Discover its surfing, castle, history, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Callanish Stone Circle
  • Uig Sands
  • Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
A thatched-roof house with a white exterior and a chimney, surrounded by a grassy field and a stone wall.
Isle of North Uist
Known for Islands, Sea and Boating
Get away to Isle of North Uist! Enjoy the island views, ruins, and wildlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Berneray Beach
  • Baleshare Beach
  • Balranald RSPB Reserve
A rugged coastline with prominent cliffs and a calm sea.
Harris
Known for Islands, Ferries and boats and Kayaking
Explore quaint Harris: its island views, UNESCO site, golf, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Luskentyre Beach
  • Traigh Losgaintir Beach
  • Tràigh Sheileboist
A lighthouse, grassy fields, and a sunset over water.
Stornoway
Known for Friendly people, Ferries and boats and Islands
Escape to Stornoway! Enjoy its castle, island views, and museums.
A coastal landscape with a white house surrounded by stone walls, a body of water, and a vast sea in the background.
South Uist
Known for Golf, Islands and Hills
South Uist is calling! Discover its golf, island views, entertainment, and more.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and grassy dunes with yellow flowers.
Isle of Barra
Known for Islands, Boating and Canoeing
Isle of Barra is calling! Discover its island views, archaeology, library, and more.

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