Museum nan Eilean holds a great collection of artefacts, photos and paintings telling the history of the Outer Hebridean islands. The museum is located close to Stornoway town centre, on Francis Street.
Opened in 1983, the museum moved into its present site in 1995, the former Nicolson Institute Secondary Department built in 1900.
Entry is free and the museum is open all year round.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Garry Beach is packed with character! There’s a great scenic walk on the Heritage Trail here and Garry Beach is where you can start off on this 10 mile walk along the coast to Ness. Featuring sea stacks and caves (which you can walk through if the tide is out) this beach has lots to fascinate and enthrall you with. Read more…
Dalmore Beach has pristine white sands stretching over 200 metres across the bay, Dalmore is near the village of Carloway and is a lovely beach to visit on the Isle of Lewis. Behind the beach, rocky cliffs reach out into the sea and form a headland. With a strong current and westerly winds, this is a favoured surfing spot but Read more…
Little Bernera is to the north of Great Bernera. A very small island with a magical white sandy beach. If you want remote then this is the place to visit as it is only accessible by boat. No facilities , you will need to bring and take everything back with you. Read more…
Stornoway lifeboat station was established in 1887 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station and shop open all days except Sunday although restricted times. Read more…
Lews Castle is a 19th century castle located on the western side of Stornoway Harbour on the Isle of Lewis. The castle is now used as the main campus for Lews Castle College so visitors are not able to tour the inside of the building. However, the Stornoway Trust Ranger Service gives guided tours through the castle grounds. Here you Read more…
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse is located on the most easterly point of the Isle of Lewis and the headland juts into the waters between the island and the Scottish mainland. Built in 1900 by the Stevenson brothers, the white-painted lighthouse is 21m in height. The light is now automated and two white flashes are exhibited every 15 seconds and they have Read more…
The Calanais (or Callenish) Standing Stones is a magnificent site of several ancient stones erected nearly 5,000 years ago on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Reach the Stones in just 30 minutes, driving from Stornoway. A well-known prehistoric site, the Callanais Stones have a mystical aura about them which never fails to captivate visitors. The main monument Read more…
