Airbnb Guidebook 2024
Food scene
Highly recommended restaurant for fine dining just across the bay from our house. Booking ahead is essential. Set menu £85 per person.
27 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Uig Sands Restaurant
Highly recommended restaurant for fine dining just across the bay from our house. Booking ahead is essential. Set menu £85 per person.
Quirky cafe just 4 miles up the road in Aird Uig, with delicious food and arts and crafts for sale. Open 11am (12pm Sunday) - 4pm. Look it up on FB for more info.
The Edge Cafe
Quirky cafe just 4 miles up the road in Aird Uig, with delicious food and arts and crafts for sale. Open 11am (12pm Sunday) - 4pm. Look it up on FB for more info.
Really good takeaway pizzas - usually open 12:30 - 7:30pm Tuesday - Saturday summer time. Reduced opening in winte.r. Check opening times and book online at www.crustlikethat.co.uk or phone 07762 128 108.
11 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Crust
Really good takeaway pizzas - usually open 12:30 - 7:30pm Tuesday - Saturday summer time. Reduced opening in winte.r. Check opening times and book online at www.crustlikethat.co.uk or phone 07762 128 108.
HS1 and the adjacent Boatshed both offer lovely meals overlooking Stornoway harbour. Usually open daily. Book / check opening on 01851 702109
20 người dân địa phương đề xuất
HS-1 Cafe Bar
Cromwell StreetHS1 and the adjacent Boatshed both offer lovely meals overlooking Stornoway harbour. Usually open daily. Book / check opening on 01851 702109
Traditional pub in Stornoway. Authentic curries and bar meals available. Check opening and book on 01851 703250.
14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
County Hotel
12-14 Francis StTraditional pub in Stornoway. Authentic curries and bar meals available. Check opening and book on 01851 703250.
Delicious home baking and coffees available to sit in or take away. Limited seating capacity indoors and outdoors. Lovely gifts too. Open Mon - Sat. Check instagram for latest: www.instagram.com/thebluelobsterstornoway/
12 người dân địa phương đề xuất
the blue lobster
Delicious home baking and coffees available to sit in or take away. Limited seating capacity indoors and outdoors. Lovely gifts too. Open Mon - Sat. Check instagram for latest: www.instagram.com/thebluelobsterstornoway/
The best chippie in Stornoway. Usually open Mon - Wed 12 - 7pm and Thursday to Saturday 12 - 8pm.
6 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Camerons Chip Shop
33 Point StThe best chippie in Stornoway. Usually open Mon - Wed 12 - 7pm and Thursday to Saturday 12 - 8pm.
Lovely little deli / gift shop with home baking and good takeaway coffee. I love the Hazelnut latte! Monday - Saturday, currently 9am- 3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/Delights18
15 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Delights
18 North BeachLovely little deli / gift shop with home baking and good takeaway coffee. I love the Hazelnut latte! Monday - Saturday, currently 9am- 3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/Delights18
Acclaimed local fishmongers and seafood takeaway in Stornoway.
https://m.facebook.com/SCSeafoodsShop/
By The Harbour
Esplanade CtAcclaimed local fishmongers and seafood takeaway in Stornoway.
https://m.facebook.com/SCSeafoodsShop/
Delicious food in the upstairs restaurant. Takeaway pizzas recommended too. https://www.crownhotelstornoway.com/food
16 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Crown Hotel
Delicious food in the upstairs restaurant. Takeaway pizzas recommended too. https://www.crownhotelstornoway.com/food
Lovely lunches, teas coffee and baking in Stornoway castle grounds. Check opening at https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodlandsCafe
17 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Woodlands Centre
Lovely lunches, teas coffee and baking in Stornoway castle grounds. Check opening at https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodlandsCafe
Thai
27 Church StLovely Thai food. BYOB.
Currently takeaway only.
See www.Facebook.com/Thaicafestornoway
Takeaway food in Tarbert marina. Scallops, haddock and monkfish a speciality. Opening times vary - see FB for latest. Hand dived scallops sometimes available to take home and cook!
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Lorna's Larder
Takeaway food in Tarbert marina. Scallops, haddock and monkfish a speciality. Opening times vary - see FB for latest. Hand dived scallops sometimes available to take home and cook!
Lews Castle in Stornoway has recently been renovated and is now a hotel and wedding venue. Worth a visit - particularly as its cafe is one of the few places open on Sundays on the Isle of Lewis. Check latest opening details here: www.facebook.com/LewsCastle/
55 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Lews Castle
Lews Castle in Stornoway has recently been renovated and is now a hotel and wedding venue. Worth a visit - particularly as its cafe is one of the few places open on Sundays on the Isle of Lewis. Check latest opening details here: www.facebook.com/LewsCastle/
Great wee museum with exhibitions and cafe, usually open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. If you're heading up to the Butt of Lewis, this is worth a visit. Afternoon teas offered! Check for opening times at https://www.facebook.com/NessHistorical
11 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
A857Great wee museum with exhibitions and cafe, usually open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. If you're heading up to the Butt of Lewis, this is worth a visit. Afternoon teas offered! Check for opening times at https://www.facebook.com/NessHistorical
Superb food, lovely atmosphere. https://www.harbour-kitchen.co.uk/ 01851 706586 /info@harbourkitchensty.co.uk
19 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Harbour Kitchen
5 Cromwell StSuperb food, lovely atmosphere. https://www.harbour-kitchen.co.uk/ 01851 706586 /info@harbourkitchensty.co.uk
The Lewis Bar
8-10 North BeachTapas, Sunday opening, casual meals in Stornoway.
Amazing food - well worth the drive. Phone ahead to book as it’s very popular.
21 người dân địa phương đề xuất
North Harbour Bistro
Amazing food - well worth the drive. Phone ahead to book as it’s very popular.
Casual tasty dining in Stornoway. Home to Crust pizzas to eat in or take away during the winter and shoulder seasons.
Stornoway Distillers @ The Fank
Casual tasty dining in Stornoway. Home to Crust pizzas to eat in or take away during the winter and shoulder seasons.
Delicious food, snacks and ice cream. At the north end of Lewis, bay Port of Ness. Just beside the beautiful beach -and not far from
The Butt of Lewis. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm. Open some evenings. Check FB for opening times.
The Breakwater
Delicious food, snacks and ice cream. At the north end of Lewis, bay Port of Ness. Just beside the beautiful beach -and not far from
The Butt of Lewis. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm. Open some evenings. Check FB for opening times.
Really delicious, authentically homemade falafels, breads, salads, chicken, baklava and chips to takeaway, or sit on the outside tables. On South Beach Street, Stornoway. Open around lunch and dinner times. Check FB for opening times.
Feast from the East
Really delicious, authentically homemade falafels, breads, salads, chicken, baklava and chips to takeaway, or sit on the outside tables. On South Beach Street, Stornoway. Open around lunch and dinner times. Check FB for opening times.
The Cake Shed Luskentyre
Delicious Home Baking in a wee shed with Honesty Box at Luskentyre
If you're venturing to the East coast of Harris, plan to stop at the Skoon Art Cafe for amongst other delicious treats, good coffee, the best scones, and beautiful paintings to choose from.
6 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Skoon Gallery
If you're venturing to the East coast of Harris, plan to stop at the Skoon Art Cafe for amongst other delicious treats, good coffee, the best scones, and beautiful paintings to choose from.
This is a nice cafe to visit in Stornoway, particularly handy as it's one of the few places open on Sundays. Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm.
Beckett and sons
This is a nice cafe to visit in Stornoway, particularly handy as it's one of the few places open on Sundays. Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm.
Lunches, teas, coffees and baking in the cafe at our community centre, next to our local museum. Both open high season, Monday - Saturday, 12pm - 4pm. Check FB for updates.
Uig Community Tearoom
5 EireastadhLunches, teas, coffees and baking in the cafe at our community centre, next to our local museum. Both open high season, Monday - Saturday, 12pm - 4pm. Check FB for updates.
Shopping
A gorgeous Stornoway boutique selling unique clothing, shoes, hand made jewellery and accessories. Check opening times on FB.
The Chimney and Gable at No. 7
7a Francis StA gorgeous Stornoway boutique selling unique clothing, shoes, hand made jewellery and accessories. Check opening times on FB.
Beautiful pottery and other giftware in this lovely shop. Opening times vary - check https://www.facebook.com/BorghPottery or phone Sue on 01851 850 345/850 370
6 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Borgh Pottery
Beautiful pottery and other giftware in this lovely shop. Opening times vary - check https://www.facebook.com/BorghPottery or phone Sue on 01851 850 345/850 370
Visit the workshop where these lovely liquid and bars of soap are made. Check opening times at https://www.hebrideansoap-shop.co.uk/category/soap-news/
7 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Hebridean Soap Co
25 BreascleteVisit the workshop where these lovely liquid and bars of soap are made. Check opening times at https://www.hebrideansoap-shop.co.uk/category/soap-news/
Studio glass, ceramics, wrought iron and handmade silver jewellery are among the treasures on offer in this tardis-like gallery. Check opening times at https://www.facebook.com/CollPotteryCraftCentre
Coll Pottery Craft Centre
Studio glass, ceramics, wrought iron and handmade silver jewellery are among the treasures on offer in this tardis-like gallery. Check opening times at https://www.facebook.com/CollPotteryCraftCentre
A local boutique supplying womens' clothing and giftware.
https://www.facebook.com/Influencestornoway
Influence Clothing
32 Cromwell StA local boutique supplying womens' clothing and giftware.
https://www.facebook.com/Influencestornoway
Our local shop is very well stocked for all your grocery needs, and lots of nice gifts to browse as well. Locally prepared sandwiches and other snacks available. Takeaway teas and coffees. 24 hour fuel available (self service out of hours). Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Uig Community Shop
Our local shop is very well stocked for all your grocery needs, and lots of nice gifts to browse as well. Locally prepared sandwiches and other snacks available. Takeaway teas and coffees. 24 hour fuel available (self service out of hours). Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.
Pop over to Uig Lodge to buy their delicious smoked salmon.
https://www.uiglodge.co.uk/uig-salmon-2/
Uig Lodge
Pop over to Uig Lodge to buy their delicious smoked salmon.
https://www.uiglodge.co.uk/uig-salmon-2/
Visit Cliff Studio on the valtos peninsula, overlooking the beautiful horseshoe beach at Cliff, to see the beautiful artwork of Margaret Uttley and David Knight. www.Instagram.com/cliff_studio_valtos.
Cliff
Visit Cliff Studio on the valtos peninsula, overlooking the beautiful horseshoe beach at Cliff, to see the beautiful artwork of Margaret Uttley and David Knight. www.Instagram.com/cliff_studio_valtos.
Visit the beautiful beach at Mangersta and admire the coastal views. Visit Mangurstadh Gallery to see oil paintings, pastels, and other artworks. Tel 01851 672384 or 07814895796 to enquire about visiting. www.mangurstadhgallery.com
Mangurstadh
Visit the beautiful beach at Mangersta and admire the coastal views. Visit Mangurstadh Gallery to see oil paintings, pastels, and other artworks. Tel 01851 672384 or 07814895796 to enquire about visiting. www.mangurstadhgallery.com
Talla na Mara at Niseabost on the Isle of Harris, is a community building that holds - An Traigh Cafe; Isle of Harris Studio Gallery; and 'Flavour' (which has a shop open 10am - 4pm selling delicious hand made chocolates.). Look them up at https://www.facebook.com/TallaNaMara for latest opening times.
11 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Talla na Mara
Talla na Mara at Niseabost on the Isle of Harris, is a community building that holds - An Traigh Cafe; Isle of Harris Studio Gallery; and 'Flavour' (which has a shop open 10am - 4pm selling delicious hand made chocolates.). Look them up at https://www.facebook.com/TallaNaMara for latest opening times.
Island Darkroom is a photography gallery with its roots embedded in traditional process. Established in 2018 by award-winning photographer, Mhairi Law, Island Darkroom draws exciting and varied work to the island from across the country. As well as exhibiting and sharing the work of contemporary artists, Mhairi keeps traditional skills at the fore by holding regular workshops in analogue processes at the darkroom.
Island Darkroom
Island Darkroom is a photography gallery with its roots embedded in traditional process. Established in 2018 by award-winning photographer, Mhairi Law, Island Darkroom draws exciting and varied work to the island from across the country. As well as exhibiting and sharing the work of contemporary artists, Mhairi keeps traditional skills at the fore by holding regular workshops in analogue processes at the darkroom.
Activities
Surfing and stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling. For 8 year olds and over. Highly recommended. All kit provided (including cosy wetsuit, boots, gloves and hat when needed!) Equipment hire also available. Professionally trained and qualified instructors. Book ahead at www.surflewis.co.uk
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Surflewis & Harris
10 East StSurfing and stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling. For 8 year olds and over. Highly recommended. All kit provided (including cosy wetsuit, boots, gloves and hat when needed!) Equipment hire also available. Professionally trained and qualified instructors. Book ahead at www.surflewis.co.uk
Private hire boat trips for family groups leaving from Miavaig harbour in Uig, just five minutes drive from our house. Book early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.seatrek.co.uk/booking/. 01851 672469
22 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Seatrek
Private hire boat trips for family groups leaving from Miavaig harbour in Uig, just five minutes drive from our house. Book early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.seatrek.co.uk/booking/. 01851 672469
Bike hire company based in Stornoway.
https://www.bikehebrides.com/
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Bike Hebrides
6 Sand StBike hire company based in Stornoway.
https://www.bikehebrides.com/
Check website for latest opening and booking details: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-health/sports-centres/centres/lewis-sports-centre/
14 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Lewis Sports Centre
2 Springfield RdCheck website for latest opening and booking details: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-health/sports-centres/centres/lewis-sports-centre/
Our island's main museum is situated at Lews Castle in the castle grounds in Stornoway. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm. Pre-book your admission (free) athttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/museum-visit-pre-booking-tickets-158726562421. You can also separately visit the cafe within Lews Castle. Currently open 10am - 4pm Mon-Thu, 9am - 5pm Fri - Sunday! www.facebook.com/LewsCastle/
21 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean
Our island's main museum is situated at Lews Castle in the castle grounds in Stornoway. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm. Pre-book your admission (free) athttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/museum-visit-pre-booking-tickets-158726562421. You can also separately visit the cafe within Lews Castle. Currently open 10am - 4pm Mon-Thu, 9am - 5pm Fri - Sunday! www.facebook.com/LewsCastle/
Great for lunch, dinners, coffee, lovely wee gift shop and great exhibitions - free to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/anlanntair
53 người dân địa phương đề xuất
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetGreat for lunch, dinners, coffee, lovely wee gift shop and great exhibitions - free to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/anlanntair
Distillery shop and guided tours. Book your tour ahead of time - https://harrisdistillery.com/pages/distillery-tours
48 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Isle of Harris Distillery
Distillery shop and guided tours. Book your tour ahead of time - https://harrisdistillery.com/pages/distillery-tours
Boat trips to the remote and stunning world heritage islands of St Kilda may be available from Seatrek in Uig, but if not, then try Kilda Cruises in Harris: www.kildacruises.co.uk/trips
10 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Kilda Cruises
Pier RoadBoat trips to the remote and stunning world heritage islands of St Kilda may be available from Seatrek in Uig, but if not, then try Kilda Cruises in Harris: www.kildacruises.co.uk/trips
New for Summer 2022, Borve Lodge Estate is offering regular boat trips to the Isle of Taransay, where Ben Fogle spent a year for BBC Castaway 2000. See https://isleoftaransay.com/visit-taransay/ for availability and booking.
Taransay
New for Summer 2022, Borve Lodge Estate is offering regular boat trips to the Isle of Taransay, where Ben Fogle spent a year for BBC Castaway 2000. See https://isleoftaransay.com/visit-taransay/ for availability and booking.
Sightseeing
Shop, cafe, and exhibition centre for this conic, beautiful, historic site. A 5000 year old stone circle, consisting of over 50 stones in a cross shape. The inner circle is really impressive - the tallest stone is 4m high. Half an hour drive from our house. Opening times and booking: https://calanais.org/
81 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Callanish Standing Stones
Shop, cafe, and exhibition centre for this conic, beautiful, historic site. A 5000 year old stone circle, consisting of over 50 stones in a cross shape. The inner circle is really impressive - the tallest stone is 4m high. Half an hour drive from our house. Opening times and booking: https://calanais.org/
Dun Carloway Broch is a remarkably well preserved broch which was built over 2000 years ago. It is up to 9 metres high. There is a small visitor centre. You can visit any time, free of charge.
28 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Dun Carloway Broch
Lewis and Harris IslandDun Carloway Broch is a remarkably well preserved broch which was built over 2000 years ago. It is up to 9 metres high. There is a small visitor centre. You can visit any time, free of charge.
Visit Uig's whisky distillery and try out their ten year old malt.
https://www.facebook.com/AbhainnDearg
https://abhainndeargdistillery.co.uk/visit-us/
Book ahead to visit.
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Abhainn Dearg Distillery
Visit Uig's whisky distillery and try out their ten year old malt.
https://www.facebook.com/AbhainnDearg
https://abhainndeargdistillery.co.uk/visit-us/
Book ahead to visit.
It’s lovely to walk around this C15th church - and explore the old graveyard - near Rodel on the south tip of Harris.
23 người dân địa phương đề xuất
St Clement's Church
A859It’s lovely to walk around this C15th church - and explore the old graveyard - near Rodel on the south tip of Harris.
Visit Stornoway castle grounds for lovely walks in the trees with views of Stornoway harbour. There is a Gruffalo trail that kids will love. Lots of mountain bike trails too. Have a cuppa or lunch in the lovely Woodlands Centre cafe.
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Stornoway Castle Grounds
Visit Stornoway castle grounds for lovely walks in the trees with views of Stornoway harbour. There is a Gruffalo trail that kids will love. Lots of mountain bike trails too. Have a cuppa or lunch in the lovely Woodlands Centre cafe.
A picturesque traditional blackhouse village near Carloway on the West side of Lewis. There is a marked walk along the coast from here to Dalmore. Great photo opportunities. Small cafe and gift shop; sometimes a working Harris tweed loom.
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Làng Gearannan Blackhouse
5A GareninA picturesque traditional blackhouse village near Carloway on the West side of Lewis. There is a marked walk along the coast from here to Dalmore. Great photo opportunities. Small cafe and gift shop; sometimes a working Harris tweed loom.
Gain a unique insight into island life at no. 42 Arnol. This traditional, fully furnished thatched house once sheltered a family and its animals under the same roof. Recommended to book ahead. www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/the-blackhouse-arnol/
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The Blackhouse, Arnol
Gain a unique insight into island life at no. 42 Arnol. This traditional, fully furnished thatched house once sheltered a family and its animals under the same roof. Recommended to book ahead. www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/the-blackhouse-arnol/
Visit the most northwesterly point in Europe! Stunning clifftop views. Take care - don't get too close to the edge! Lovely beaches nearby at Eoropie and Port of Ness.
30 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Ngọn hải đăng Butt of Lewis
Visit the most northwesterly point in Europe! Stunning clifftop views. Take care - don't get too close to the edge! Lovely beaches nearby at Eoropie and Port of Ness.
Although the beach right here in front of our house is stunning, there are loads of beautiful beaches around Uig. Reef, on the Bhaltos peninsula, is a popular one - a stunning, long white sandy beach.
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Reef Beach
Although the beach right here in front of our house is stunning, there are loads of beautiful beaches around Uig. Reef, on the Bhaltos peninsula, is a popular one - a stunning, long white sandy beach.
This hidden loch is an RSPB reserve - breeding waders are a highlight here, with up to nine species of wader breeding on or adjacent to the reserve each year, including the rare Red-necked Phalarope.
RSPB Loch na Muilne
This hidden loch is an RSPB reserve - breeding waders are a highlight here, with up to nine species of wader breeding on or adjacent to the reserve each year, including the rare Red-necked Phalarope.