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…
Eoropie beach is on the north side of the Isle of lewis and is popular with surfers as this long white sandy beach gets some of the Atlantic rollers. Facilities include car parking, picnic tables and the Eoropie Dunes play park. 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…
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…
Harbour View Gallery in the Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis exhibits the work of Anthony J Barber, a contemporary watercolour artist. Port of Ness is a pretty coastal village just 40 minutes north of the island’s capital, Stornoway. Anthony Barber’s work concentrates on landscapes of the Scottish highlands and islands, in particular of the Western Isles. The Read more…
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 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…
