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2024 information, spring opening hours.

The distillery Shop is open six days a week , Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm .

Please note our café remains closed for another few weeks, however an Isle of Harris Gin or The Hearach can be enjoyed by our fire.

We also have daily Tours if you'd like to take a look behind the scenes. We look forward to welcoming you and we'll be well stocked with The Hearach single malt whisky, Isle of Harris Gin , gift sets, glassware, and lots of other good things.

Dogs are also welcome by our fireside, and you'll find water bowls on our outdoor patio too!

If you're planning to visit and would like to know more or have any questions at all please  feel free to get in touch .

You can reach us  by phone  on +44 (0) 1859 502212 from Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00

Or  send us an email  via  [email protected]

We are also available outside office hours through our Social Media channels.

HOW TO REACH US

By land, sea or air.

The nearest airport to us is  Stornoway , the capital town of the neighbouring Isle of Lewis, 36 miles to our north. You can  fly from the Scottish mainland  connections of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness via   Loganair.

You can also  arrive by sea  with  Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries , most conveniently by ferry from Uig in Skye, disembarking at the pier in East Loch Tarbert just yards from our distillery door.

Alternatively, you can sail from Ullapool to Stornoway or land in  Leverburgh  to our south from Berneray.

Those of you who skipper their  own boats  can also make use of the new  Isle of Harris Marina  pontoons in the bay in front of the distillery.

Whether driving, riding, cycling, or walking, simply look for ' Tairbeart ' on the Gaelic roadsigns or ask anyone local for directions.

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Our distillery is open to all.

We built our distillery  for everyone  to enjoy. 

If you require more information or have any other particular needs  please get in touch  and we'll be happy to help.

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5. 3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

6. 3 Sides to 1 Island Hebridean Sense Explore Connect Experience

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Isle of Lewis Day Tour

Isle of Lewis Day Tour you visit the Arnol Blackhouse, the Carloway Broch, Callanish Stone Circle, Dalbeg and Bosta beach. Leaves at 09.30am from Stornoway. Photostops. Read More

Isle of Harris Day Tour

Harris Day Tour takes you to Tarbert, Luskentyre beach, the golden Road and St Clements Church. Leaves from Stornoway town centre every Monday to Saturday at 09.30am.     

Harris & Lewis Tour

Harris and Lewis tour includes the Arnol Blackhouse, Carloway Broch, Callanish, Luskentyre Beach, Golden Road and weaver demonstration.  Mon-Sat 9:00am

On this tour we pay a fascinating visit to one of the traditional Island Harris Tweed weavers and see how this world famous cloth is made from start to finish - there is a small admission charge.

Sensible footwear is advised for all our tours.

Booking the minibus for your own private tour of Harris is also available.

Departing stornoway town centre daily at 10:30am throughout the year.

Questions and Answers

Question: Where does the Love Hebrides tour leave from? Answer: Perceval Square Car Park, behind the Tourist Office, Stornoway town centre..

Question: What time does the Love Hebrides Tour Leave? Answer: 10:30am Monday to Saturday, Open All Year. Other times by arrangement.

Question: How long does the Tour of Harris Last? Answer: Minimum time is 5 hours but usually 6 hours..

Question: Are there any tours of Harris on a Sunday? Answer: Yes, we do tours on Sunday.

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2. Day Tours of Harris in the Outer Hebrides

3. 3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

4. Isle of Lewis Heritage: Private Day Tour from Stornoway

5. 3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

6. 3 Sides to 1 Island Hebridean Sense Explore Connect Experience

7. 3 Day Isle of Lewis and Harris Tour from Inverness

Keep the fun going with other experiences in the area.

Isle Of Skye Self Guided Driving Tour

Ancient Echoes: Exploring Callanish’s Stone Circles

Isle of Skye: From Portree to Fairy Pools & Sligachan Old Bridge

Harris tweed weavers tour in scottland.

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

Full-Day Walking and Hiking Adventure in Quinag Mountain Range

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Private Highland whisky tour - Build your own tour!

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• 3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness
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Stornoway in Scotland is a beautiful, bustling town in the wilds of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland that welcomes weary travellers into its corner of the world with good food, beautiful sights, and Harris Tweed.

This stalwart town is the capital city of the entire Western Isles and unites the Outer Hebrides islands of Harry and Lewis.

Most importantly, it’s filled with amazing attractions that proudly shows the vibrant culture and history of Stornoway, with places that call on its past like the Lews Castle, empower artists like at the An Lanntair, and imbue Outer Hebrides culture like HebCelt Festival.

That being said, Stornoway is overflowing with so many exciting activities, events, stories that it’s difficult to plan what you should be doing in Stornoway .

We’ve put together this guide of things to do in Stornoway so that your holiday will be filled with the attractions and events that cater to your specific interests in this amazing city.

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Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

If you’d like to get an in-depth look into the history of Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, and mainland Scotland, then there is no better place to do so than the Museum nan Eilean.

Funded in part by the Western Isles Council (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) and home to the Stornoway Historical Society, this museum was opened as part of Lews Castle and now is the best place to witness and engage with the history that Stornoway offers like the Lewis Chessmen.

The museum is home to a wide range of artefacts, clothing, maps, and papers that take you from the beginnings of Stornoway to the present.

To fully appreciate the town of Stornoway and understand how far it’s come, take an hour or two at the Museum nan Eilean.

Harris Tweed Story Room

There’s no tweed as well-known and spoken of like Harris tweed, and its origins start in Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides.

The Harris Tweed Story Room and Harris Tweed Hebrides is a brilliant way to engage with a crucial part of Stornoway’s growth and notoriety, with authentic tweed machines, clothing, and samples that weave the material’s narrative from the past to the present.

Lews Castle Grounds

At the heart of Stornoway town is the gorgeous Lews Castle, styled in the classical Scottish baronial architecture and is a building, once owned by Sir James Matheson, that has been a part of Stornoway and Lewis since 1847.

Sometimes known as Stornoway Castle and restored by the Western Isles Council, the surrounding castle grounds now play host to cosy accommodation and many vibrant shops. A stroll around the grounds is the perfect way to watch the hustle and bustle of Stornoway town centre while having a picnic with the family.

The Stornoway Trust has also constructed a series of woodland walkways around the grounds for visitors to enjoy as they admire the well-maintained grounds.

With free access grounds, you won’t even need to worry about paying fees for entry!

Storehouse Cafe

If you’re craving a bite to eat as you’re exploring the city or waking up from your accommodation at a place like Caladh Inn, there’s no better place to sit down in the Outer Hebrides than the Storehouse Cafe on Stornoway Castle grounds.

The cafe offers excellent coffee and cake and has some incredible local flavours to offer for lunch, right in the heart of Lews Castle.

The Cafe is perfectly placed on the ground floor of Lews Castle and allows you to dine whilst also basking in the opulence that surrounds you.

An Lanntair Arts Centre

Whether it’s the sounds of music, an art gallery museum, or a thrilling performance, you can be sure that it’s happening at the An Lanntair Arts Centre, right next to the harbour.

An Lanntair is one of the most visited locations in Stornoway and has won many awards for its contemporary art venue, theatre, cinema, and concert hall.

The Arts Centre is an absolute hub of culture and activity throughout the year and the perfect place for you to experience the wide variety of creativity that Stornoway offers.

Whatever your tastes and preferences, An Lanntair has something for you to enjoy.

HebCelt Festival

With how remote the Isle of Lewis of the Outer Hebrides seems to be compared to the rest of the world, you’d think there wouldn’t be any music festivals to enjoy. You’re mistaken.

The HebCelt Festival is the celebration of music and life of the Outer Hebrides that will, without a doubt, get your feet moving with the locals.

The Festival takes place between 13 – 16 July and has many local and international music celebrities hopping on the stage and showing off their talents. The Festival also raises money for the HCF Trust every year, so your money will support local artists.

Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the HebCelt Music Festival.

Stornoway Old Town Hall

Near the historic Lews Castle and town centre sits Stornoway Town Hall, where many of the crucial decisions of the administrative centre that shaped Stornoway were made.

Today, Stornoway Town Hall is pristine and intimidating with the Scottish baronial tower architecture that is present in many of the more established buildings in Stornoway.

Found near Cabarfeidh Hotel and Caladh Inn, Stornoway Town Hall sits on the west side of the town and can be seen towering over the surrounding buildings.

Stornoway Town Hall holds a piece of history that is amazing to behold and will only give it up if you visit the Old Town Hall.

Bethesda Charity Shop

Those thrifty visitors to the Isle of Lewis will be doing themselves a disservice by not visiting Bethesda Charity Shop, near Cabarfeidh Hotel & Caladh Inn.

All pre-loved items you can find here go to a great cause, so you won’t feel bad about purchasing yourself an entirely new wardrobe while here.

You won’t find better bargains on high-quality thrift clothing than at Bethesda Charity Shop. Who knows, you may even find yourself a bit of Harris Tweed.

The Isle of Lewis Sports Centre

If you’re keen to keep your health and fitness while on holiday or want a way for you and the family to spend some time together, there is no better place than this sports centre.

Right in the heart of the town of Stornoway, this hub of activity and adventure is easy to enter and has something for everyone.

With plenty of amenities like a swimming pool, fitness suite, and climbing wall, this sports centre is perfect for whatever kind of exercise you’re looking to do, as long as it’s active!

Stornoway Golf Club

Why wouldn’t you want to work on your handicap while visiting Stornoway? And at Stornoway Golf Club, it’s difficult to resist the urge to tee up.

This golf club has 18 incredible and unique courses to line up your shot for and is a great way to enjoy a calming morning or afternoon golf session while at Stornoway.

After your golfing session, feel free to sit and admire the beautiful, well-maintained greens of the Club at the cafe and bar that overlooks the whole range of courses.

If the full 18 holes don’t fit with your schedule or you want something more family-friendly, then Bayhead Playpark is a great alternative for crazy golf.

Segway Hebrides

Stornoway is a large city to explore, and it’s easy to forget how tiring walking around can be when you’re lost in the fantastic sights it offers.

Segway Hebrides is the ultimate way to traverse around places like Lews Castle grounds and fit more into your day than you ever could walking around the city.

Glide around Stornoway Castle Grounds with guided segway tours and experience the city like never before while being informed of local curiosities and history every step of your way.

Woodlands Centre

Food is best enjoyed when in good company and incredible surroundings, and the Woodlands Centre can provide both with nature being the focus of the dining experience.

The Centre also has outdoor seating and serves as an excellent pet-friendly place to eat, a crucial bonus to natural retreats like this one.

The excellent dining experience offers great meals like soups, sandwiches, incredible coffee and cakes, and holiday specials galore.

Stornoway Balck Pudding is especially a local Outer Hebrides delicacy worth trying at the Woodlands Centre and their fantastic selection of brunch items and local coffee and teas.

Arnish Point Lighthouse

Constructed in 1852, the Arnish Point Lighthouse has acted as a guardian for Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides ever since and now proudly stands on the south beach between the Isle of Lewis and the ocean.

Just a short trip from Stornoway, the Arnish Point is a pretty highlight as you continue the road along the east coast of the Isle of Lewis.

A highlight of a visit is when walking around Arnish Point and witnessing the incredible views towards the Inner Hebrides and the beautiful south beach.

Stornoway Harbour

The heart of Stornoway is Stornoway harbour, an amazing place to sit and witness trade flowing in and out of the Outer Hebrides while eating at one of the many restaurants on Cromwell street.

Those brave enough should also join one of the many guided boat tours available from Stornoway Harbour that allow you to explore the Outer Hebrides, Steering Bay, and the Isle of Lewis from the waters.

As the lifeblood of Stornoway, missing out on a visit to Stornoway Harbour is like missing out on Stornoway itself.

Hebridean Adventures

Hebridean Adventures is your guide to seeing the wildlife hidden beneath the waves of Stornoway.

Their cruises guide you through the Outer Hebrides’ waters and reveal Scottish whales, dolphins, and even more of the ocean’s splendid creatures.

The cruises leave Stornoway harbour through the Steering bay and into the waters beyond, so make sure to book a trip, so you don’t miss their next departure!

• Columba’s Church

Angelic choirs echo through Stornoway when mass occurs at the St. Columba’s church, named after the Irish Abbot who spread Christianity throughout Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.

It sits in Stornoway as the go-to temple for residents on the Isle of Lewis, with much of Stornoway and Lewis observing closures on Sunday to rest.

Whether your visit is for religious reasons or you want to look at the beautiful colours and atmosphere that St. Columba offers, it’s well worth the site search to appreciate this stunning church.

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Watching over the Outer Hebrides, with its powerful light rhythmically flashing over the Western Isles in the distance, is the spectacular Tiumpan Light House.

This feat of engineering is a beautiful working lighthouse complex that’s just a short walk through grassy pastures. It gives onlookers incredible views not only of this regal white-and-gold lighthouse but of the beautiful ocean beyond it.

The Tiumpan Head Lighthouse is a great way to appreciate the true isolation of the Point on the Isle of Lewis.

Walk the Hebridean Way

There is no better way to fully experience the wondrous Outer Hebrides than to walk the 252-kilometre Hebridean Way.

This daunting task is not for the faint of heart but will give you an adventure like none you’ve experienced before.

The Way begins at Vatersay and ends in Stornoway, the perfect place to finish the incredible island journey. It certainly beats landing by plane at Stornoway airport.

Isle of Lewis First World War Memorial

Standing tall on the highest point of Stornoway, this magnificent World War Memorial presents the lives lost in the First World War with the utmost respect.

More castle than a memorial, its architecture honours both the historic Isle of Lewis heritage and provides a place for those who lost family to mourn their loss.

The World War Memorial is too close to the main town of Stornoway to miss out on and deserves a visit while you explore Lewis.

Cameron’s Fish Shop

Nothing beats a fish and chip shop in a harbour town, and Cameron’s Fish Shop sits as one of the best fish shops on the Isle of Lewis. It can be found on Point Street within Stornoway town centre near the harbour.

Enjoy traditional delights of a fish ‘n chippy with favourites like fish & chips, scampi, chip butty, and pickled onions.

Cameron’s is definitely worth going out of your way when you’re craving the wonderful flavours that this main port town offers.

The Boatshed Restaurant

Perfectly situated in the Royal Hotel, the Boatshed Restaurant of Stornoway will serve you a delicious dinner of local specialities and hand caught seafood that rivals many of the best dishes you’ve had.

Enjoy a variety of amazing dinner courses like local hand-dived scallops, mussels, and sustainable creel caught langoustines being just a few of the dishes prepared by the experienced kitchen team.

The Boatshed Restaurant is a refined dining experience for those that enjoy finely crafted and expertly cooked meals, with the confidence to try local flavours like Stornoway black pudding.

Stornoway Airport

The best way to visit Lewis is through the Stornoway Airport, with multiple daily flights in and out of the Scottish mainland.

Stornoway Airport is the gatekeeper between the Isle of Lewis. It is a lovely airport to travel into when you consider it’s the only airport on the island, so take an afternoon to watch unique and interesting plane models fly in and out of the airport.

Next time you’re travelling to the largest settlement on the Isle of Lewis, treat yourself to a trip via Stornoway Airport.

Cromwell Street

Cromwell Street is one of the bustling streets that lead off the sheltered harbour in Stornoway, with Gaelic street signs, plentiful shops, petrol stations, and superb accommodation all in one.

Book yourself into luxury Scottish comfort at accommodation like the Crown Inn, Cabarfeidh Hotel, and Caladh Inn.

The street is also parallel to Point Street, another street filled with bustling shops and activities for you to pursue as you venture into the largest town on the Isle of Lewis.

The Good Food Boutique

If you’re hungry but not sure what you want to eat, this boutique has you covered!

As the name suggests, the boutique offers an incredible smorgasbord of high-quality, artisanal food products that will make your inner foodie squeal.

The boutique, run by local foodie Emma, is a welcoming and lovely visit to those that have a craving that they just can’t fill anywhere else.

Hebridean Tea Store

The Hebridean Tea Store is one of the only shops on the Isle of Lewis. You can get a wide variety of high-quality teas from local Scottish and international brands, herbal and fruit-infused blends, and many more calming remedies.

The exclusivity of the Hebridean Tea Store is reason enough to visit, but trying the incredible selection of teas is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon while enjoying this island harbour and its traditional businesses.

Stornoway Seafari

The Isle of Lewis boasts some spectacular coastlines and views that only can truly be appreciated from the water.

Stornoway Seafari provides excellent and informative tours of the island and wildlife within its waters. The team is happy to personalise your tour to the specifics you want to learn about the island.

Experience the Isle of Lewis from the water and admire the jaw-dropping sights, with easy bookings from the Stornoway harbour.

Stornoway Ferry

The Stornoway Ferry terminal travels throughout both the Outer Hebrides and the Inner Hebrides, allowing easy and smooth travel on your island journey.

Enjoy the boat ride as you make your magical voyage towards the Isle of lewis from the Scottish Mainland, filled with imaginings of what your Stornoway holiday will entail.

The Stornoway Ferry terminal is also the best way to travel into the Isle of Lewis and Stornoway, offering an adventurous way to arrive in the harbour and fresh to start your Stornoway journey.

Island Darkroom

Just outside of Stornoway lies the Island Darkroom, a traditional darkroom in the Outer Hebrides Scotland.

Here you can treat yourself and see the beautiful photographs of the Isle of Lewis and the Outer Hebrides processed with the traditional use of a Scottish darkroom.

Whether you’re leaving Stornoway to your next destination or just taking a quick look around the harbour area, the Island Darkroom is a must-see on your bucket list.

Try Stornoway Black Pudding

Black Pudding is one of the local delicacies you can try at one of the many shops in town, and there’s a bit of a competition going on about who has the best one.

Black pudding is delicious, made from pork or beef blood and mixed with oats into a sausage shape.

The top contenders for the best Black Pudding on the Isle of Lewis are Charlie Barley’s, Willie John, and MacLeod & MacLeod, but it’s definitely worth it to try them all to see what your taste buds prefer.

Gress Beach

The beautiful Gress beach is just outside of Stornoway, with sublime white sands and gorgeous blue water that’s perfect for a beach day with the family and a relaxing afternoon filled with sunbathing and sandcastle-building.

If you can summon the courage to enter the colder Hebridean seas like the locals, this beach is a peaceful place to dive and enjoy the refreshing seawater and air.

Want a second away from the hustle and bustle of Stornoway? Gress beach is the perfect place to do so.

Alladin’s Cave

Alladin’s Cave is an adorable novelty shop found by the harbour of Stornoway. It is a family-owned business that sells a wide range of toys, gifts, local fabrics and materials but is primarily known for its knitting yarn and needles.

As you’re wandering the town’s streets, it’s difficult not to be caught by the colourful shop and its many intriguing items on display.

They cater to the many realms of arts and crafts with paints, maps, pins, posters, and tapestries to hang up in your study or on your wall back home.

Whether you’re interested in looking just for the novelty or serious about taking home a souvenir for your friends and family, Alladin’s Cave is just the place to spend your time exploring.

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A little about us and our tours, explore the hebrides with hugh at a relaxed island pace.

At Hebridean Isle Tours we aim to make your visit to the Hebrides a memorable one.

We welcome lone travellers and we will not cancel due to lack of numbers.

All our tours are done a relaxed Hebridean pace where you set the timetable our three planned tours, one of the Isle of Lewis, one of Isle of Harris and another over to Uig on the trail of the Lewis Chessmen, visit all the well known sites throughout the Isles plus many more hidden treasures.

You can join one of our group tours, which has no more than 8 passengers or if you prefer we can make up an itinerary especially for you on our bespoke tours.

Hugh or Gordon, your local guides, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship and talk you through the history of the island as well as taking you to some of the most picturesque place imaginable.

Even if you bring your own transport over, spend a day with Hebridean Isle Tours to show you these beautiful isles before you explore yourself.

Booking can't be easier, just follow the link to our booking page, all our tours are available to book there but please contact us if you would like a specific tour on a specific day and we will try to arrange that for you.

All you have to do then is sit back, relax, get the craic and enjoy the ride.

Allow your adventure to begin with our tours

At Hebridean Isle Tours we offer a variety of tour packages, all promising that added personal touch.

All our tours guarantee a truly authentic travel experience and memories that will last forever.

Please take a look at the different tour packages we offer below.

Isle of Lewis Historical Tour

Prices are £90 per person, group bookings or exclusive tours available

Experience breathtaking scenery and some of the worlds most well preserved archaeological sites with Hugh your local guide This tour is a great option for you to explore the Isle of Lewis. Once we collect you we head north towards the Butt of Lewis at the most northerly point of the island, with its magnificent cliffs and an abundance of bird life including Gannets, Arctic Terns and Shags, which has also been noted as the windiest place in the UK, after taking in some of the spectacular scenery we aim for the west side where we stop at the Arnol Blackhouse, Carloway Broch and finally at the magnificent Calanais Standing Stones. Booking is essential.

Some site have an admission fee. Food is not provided. Please allow 5-6 hour

The Stunning Isle of Harris

Once we collect you we head south through Lewis and into the Isle of Harris with its abundance of Lewisian Gneiss, which is some of the oldest rocks in Britain and indeed the world, then further south round the east coast and the Bays of Harris down to Rodel and St Clements Church then uo the east coast viewinf some of the most spectacular beaches on the planet, Horgabost and Seilebost with view over to Luskentyre with plenty opportunities to stop off and explore or just sit and relax taking in its beauty. We have a stop off in Tarbert for some retail therapy where you can visit the Harris Tweed shop and also the Isle of Harris Distillery before returning north to Stornoway. Booking is essential, this tour can be arranged for any day, please contact us for details, some sites have an admission fee. Please allow 5-6  hours for this tour. Food is not supplied

Uig and the trail of the Chessmen

£90 per person, group bookings or exclusive tours available.

Discover Uig on the west side of the Isle of Lewis a land of mystery and history with ancient mountain ranges, once as high as the Himalayas to the vast beautiful Uig sands. From the end of the road, literary, with the site of ancient temples and nunneries to Ardroil where the Lewis chessmen were uncovered. A land steeped in nearly four thousand years of history including Viking times right up to a WWW2 base. The scenery and Atlantic views are unbelievable with plenty stops for photo opportunities.

We start our day with a visit to the local museum in Stornoway, Museum nan Eilean, to view some of the chess pieces and get an excellent insight into local history and culture, before we leave Stornoway.

Private and Bespoke Tours

Does your family hail from the outer Hebrides? If so, let us know and we will design a tour for you. Maybe they were part of the 300 young Lewis folk who sailed on the SS Metagama from Stornoway and settle in Canada and North America on the 21st April 1923 or did they travel further afield, let us know where they originated from and we can build a tour around your needs.

Exclusive Tours of Scotland

Price on application.

Each of our tours are prepared to your specification and requirements, We go where you want to go.

We are currently offering private, exclusive tours of Scotland for you and your party of up to a maximum of 8 passengers.

We can source the best accommodation and stopovers for your tour. we can arrange tours of any duration from 3-10 days depending on your requirements.

We can tailor your tour to visit any part of the Scottish mainland and also some of the Islands too.

We can arrange to meet you in our major cities Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness depending on where you arrive.

We can also include your own personal Scottish Traditional Music tour with live performances playing tunes from the areas we visit.  Although this service is available throughout the year please email [email protected] for availability.

Our Favorite Tour in Scotland! This trip around Lewis and Harris in Fin Macleod´s footsteps was absolutely perfect! Excellent service See Isle of Lewis and Harris with Hebridean Isle Tours- you will learn lots and have fun, too! Great introduction to Lewis with friendly guide Great day on Lewis Some of our reviews from TripAdvisor  click on a review to read more.  

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