The Western Isles of Lewis, Harris, Uists, Benbecula and Barra

1 SEATREK is based in Uig on 6 GEARRANNAN BLACKHOUSE VILLAGE Let the adventure begin! Lewis, one of the most beautiful Sited in an environment of outstanding natural locations in Britain. We offer beauty at on the Atlantic coast of the unforgettable boat trips around , this unique group of restored the Hebrides. thatched cottages should be included in the Try any of our trips for a great itinerary of all visitors to the island. Step back family experience with the in time, learn about and experience the way opportunity of seeing seals, of life in a typical crofting township of the last basking sharks, dolphins and century. See traditional activities, including many species of birds. The weaving of the famous . Buy some mementoes of your visit in the village shop Leaving from Miavaig Seatrek RIB Short Trips and relax in the cafeteria where you can enjoy Harbour, Uig, Isle of Lewis. the best of home - made fare. Tel: 01851 672469. Sea Eagles & Lagoon Trip ...... 2 hours Open from Monday to Saturday 9.30am to www.seatrek.co.uk Island Excursion ...... 3 hours 5.30pm throughout the summer season, but feel Email: [email protected] Customised Trips ...... 4 hours free to visit at any time. Admission charges and ...... Fishing Trip 2 hours further information. HS2 9AL. Gallan Head Trip ...... 2 hours Sea Stacks Trip ...... 2 hours Tel: 01851 643416. Email: [email protected] www.gearrannan.com

2 SEA LEWIS BOAT TRIPS: Explore the 7 CALANAIS VISITOR CENTRE provides a range of coastline North and South of facilities, incl. Cafe, Gift Shop, Art Gallery & toilets. We in our 8.5m Rib. Comfortably seating 8 also promote a greater understanding of the majestic passengers, we can provide sightseeing and enigmatic, world famous Calanais Standing and sea-fi shing trips, take a trip to the Shiant Stones site via an interpretive display called the Story Isles and its abundance of wildlife including of the Stones. Open: April, May, Sept & Oct - Mon-Sat: puffi ns, sea eagles and occasional sightings of dolphins and porpoises. Leaving by 10am-6pm; June, July & August: 9.30am-8pm, Mon-Sat prior arrangement from Stornoway area, contact Charles or Joe on 01851 702303/ Nov-Mar - Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm. Tel: 01851 621422. 07900 605405. www.sealewis.co.uk Email: [email protected] (Map Grid: B3) www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk

BLUE PIG CREATIVE SPACE: 3 STANDING STONES One of the most 8 Carloway’s unique working studio and signifi cant and important megalithic complexes in gallery of Jane and Peter Harlington. Europe. The most impressive set of stones is called Collage, printmaking and mixed media Callanish 1 and the circle can be seen clearly from originals. Bespoke workshops by the main road (A858). It consists of rows of large appointment. Blue Bothy accommodation. pieces of Lewisian gneiss arranged in a cross Email: [email protected] shape. At the centre of the cross is a monolith and a Tel: 01851 643225. small chambered cairn. Visitor Centre. Visit us on Facebook! 9 CARLOWAY BROCH is located above Loch an 4 THE BEACH HOUSE GALLERY: Duin on a rocky knoll in a good defensive position. A beautiful little gallery situated next to the beach at A Broch is an Iron Age structure designed to Dalbeg (HS2 9AE) on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. impress and defend, and were probably the homes Paintings, prints and pretty things, all handmade by of tribal leaders and important members of the Lesley & Alisdair Wiseman. community. They are built with two concentric Open most afternoons but phone if you want to make walls of stone, with a stairway or gallery within the sure we’re in or if you want to visit at a different time. walls to the upper fl oors. The Broch at Carloway Tel: 01851 710549 or 07500 117832. is one of the best preserved in the Hebrides and www.thebeachhousegallery.co.uk dates back over 2000 years.

UIG SANDS RESTAURANT is a newly 5 DOUNE BRAES HOTEL RESTAURANT: A warm 10 opened licensed restaurant with spectacular welcome awaits you. We are open for meals & views across the beach. Open for lunches refreshments daily. Light meals served during and evening meals. Booking recommended. the day and our full menu in the evening. Locally All welcome, relaxed atmosphere and family sourced food including our own beef raised on our friendly. , Isle of Lewis HS2 9ET. croft, shellfi sh and local lamb. A good selection Tel: 01851 672334. of Malt Whiskies in the Lounge Bar. Coffees to go Email: [email protected] whilst you explore the west side of the Island. www.uigsands.co.uk Tel: 01851 643252. www.doune-braes.co.uk Engage professional WESTERN ISLES TOUR GUIDES to enhance your visit. Contact 1 W.I.T.G.A. for more information • Mob: 07771 157 899 • [email protected]