Western Isles Places of Interest

There are many indications of the island's rich and ancient past. Clach MhicLeoid above the beautiful beach of Traigh an Iar at na Buirgh and Clach Steinigrie on the machair of Sgarasta have been sent... more

Visit the Isle of Lewis to see Lews Castle. This castle is located on the west side of Stornoway Harbour and dates back to the 19^th century, so it is a fairly new castle by Scottish standar... more

Harris is famous for having given its name to Harris Tweed. The first marketing of Harris Tweed was arranged by Lady Dunmore, the owner of Harris in the 1850's. She arranged to sell the cloth woven by... more

By the sixteenth century, Harris belonged to the Clan MacLeod of Harris and Dunvegan, with their main religious centre at Roghadal, at the southern tip of Harris. St Clements Church at Roghadal is a ... more

The Western Isles were taken over by the Norsemen in the 9^th century, and their influence can still be seen in their place-names, which are still in use, in a Gaelic guise, '-bost' for a vi... more