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what’s on Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides, also known as the Western Isles, are a blend of rugged mountain ranges and lush green valleys strung out over more than 200 islands and 130 miles, with a dramatic and windswept western shoreline facing the full force of the North Atlantic ocean. The natural environment of the Outer Hebrides make them ideal for walking, cycling and watching wildlife, while their superb Atlantic beaches draw surfers from around the globe. Fishing for salmon and trout, as well as sea angling, is also highly popular. Gaelic language and culture is important here.  

regional highlights
Bernera Museum

May-September, Isle of Lewis

The collection includes comprehensive family archives, a collection of old photographs, audio and video tapes, and material relating to local fishing.

Taigh Chearsabhagh

Year-round, North Uist

Situated 100 metres from the ferry terminal in Lochmaddy, this community-based museum and arts centre is a fascinating place to visit with a changing programme of exhibitions.

Calanais Standing Stones

Open year-round - Lewis

The area around Calanais is home to 20 monuments erected some 3000 -4000 years ago.

Rona and Sula Sgeir (NNR)

Year-round, Outer Hebrides

Lying more than forty miles north of the Isle of Lewis, Sula Sgeir is best known for its population of gannets.

St Kilda (NNR)

Year-round, Outer Hebrides

Owned by the National Trust for Scotland and one five World Heritage Sites in the country, St Kilda is an isolated archipelago lying 50 miles west of the Outer Hebrides.

Monach Isles (NNR)

Year-round, Western Isles

Uninhabited since 1948, the Monach Isles are today home to a large number of nesting seabirds and over 200 flowering plants and grasses.


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