10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Isle of Lewis That You Shouldn't Miss

August 11, 2021 Madelene Haan

A visit to the Isle of Lewis is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. Everywhere you look, medieval structures remind you of the island’s remarkable history. The legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive stone city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer insight into what life on Lewis used to look like. Cheerful Stornoway boasts a charming, colorful harbor and several lovely restaurants and pubs.
Restaurants in Isle of Lewis

1. Sallie Jayne Designer Boutique

29b Lionel Port of Ness, HS2 0XB Scotland http://www.salliejayneavisbridal.com
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Sallie Jayne Designer Boutique

2. Hebridean Soap Company

25 Breasclete, Isle of Lewis, Breasclete HS2 9EF Scotland +44 1851 621306 http://www.hebrideansoap.co.uk
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Hebridean Soap Company

Reviewed By kathleendV6097DX - Calgary, Canada

This is an amazing little shop that is well worth the detour to reach it! The owner and staff are fantastic and truly enjoy what they do and it shows in their products. We were warmly greeted, the smell of the shop was heavenly and she had samples out that you could smell...We received an impromptu tour of the soap-making facility (which was fascinating), were greeted by their lovely whippet puppy (official greeter), and enjoyed perusing the shop and all of it's lovely soap products! We bought quite a bundle and the soaps are fabulous! Loverly lather, fragrance and they last. While you can buy these soaps in several of the museums around the island, I highly recommend that you take time to stop at the shop itself! It's worth it!! :)

3. Driftwater Weaves

21 Tobson, HS2 9NA Scotland +44 1851 612336 http://www.sallietyszko.co.uk
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Driftwater Weaves

4. Coll Pottery Craft Centre

Back, Isle of Lewis B895, HS2 0JP Scotland +44 1851 820475 [email protected] http://www.collpottery.co.uk
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Coll Pottery Craft Centre

Working craft studios, with retail galleries of resident artists, visitor viewing area and Oystercatcher tearoom. Currently comprising, Glass designer, Pottery & Ceramics, Blacksmith's forge and a Jeweller working in chain maille and polymer clay. Solus Studio Glass, Alan Whittle Ceramics, Aidan's Forge and Sitheil Design.

5. The Weaving Shed, Crossbost Harris Tweed and Western Isles Designs

22a Crossbost Isle of Lewis, Stornoway HS2 9NP Scotland +44 7833 335186 [email protected] http://www.westernislesdesigns.co.uk
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The Weaving Shed, Crossbost Harris Tweed and Western Isles Designs

When you visit the weaving shed you will be able to see, hear, smell and feel the weaving process as you watch the iconic Harris Tweed being woven. Explore the production process, find out about the warp and weft, the textures in a shuttle, how the cloth is finished and the history of the Orb stamp. The shop holds an excellent selection of handcrafted Harris Tweed clothes, accessories, bags and home ware all made by the weaver. Also available are original art works and jewellery the weaver makes from shells, sea glass and Lewisian Gneiss all collected from the local beaches. Bespoke commissions are always welcome, have something created especially for you. Something for everyone set in the stunning scenery of the traditional crofting township of Crossbost Open 10 till 5 Monday to Saturday all year round. For winter visits please check Facebook as occasional closures for craft fairs will be advertised on there.

6. Salka - Gift Shop on the Rock

27 Bayhead Street, Stornoway HS1 2DU Scotland +(44)0185170356 [email protected] http://www.salkagiftshop.com
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Salka - Gift Shop on the Rock

Discover a huge range of beautifully skilled handmade products and crafts from all over the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. We also create our own range of beautiful Hebridean Sea Glass jewllery. Each one is handcrafted by ourselves with the glass being picked from the many beaches and shores all around our beautiful Island. Bring a wee piece of the Hebrides with you wherever you go.

7. The Good Food Boutique

Cromwell St, Stornoway HS1 2DD Scotland +44 1851 701394
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

The Good Food Boutique

8. The Hebridean Tea Store

22 Cromwell Street, Stornoway HS1 2DD Scotland +44 800 228 9294 [email protected] http://www.hebrideanteastore.scot
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The Hebridean Tea Store

A dedicated speciality tea and coffee store on the Isle of Lewis. Choose from over 130 varieties of loose teas, fruit and herbal infusions. We also offer hot beverages like tea, coffee and hot chocolate as well as iced tea and home baking to take away. We are the only speciality tea store in the Western Isles, and in the West and North of Scotland. You have the chance to see and smell the teas before you buy. All teas are freshly weighed and packed while you are there. This is a shopping experience with all your senses. A visit to the Hebridean Tea Store will make you smile as it simply unique and different. Please note: During the summer months, mainly June/July/August we are also open on a Sunday for a few hours, just enough to grab some tea to go before going to the ferry!

9. Brue House

Brue House Brue House, HS2 0QW Scotland +44 1851 840706 [email protected] http://www.bruehouse.co.uk
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Brue House

We produce handcrafted items from world renowned Harris Tweed, which is handwoven at the weavers home, here in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Our products are available in a multitude of colours, tones and shades to compliment the decor of your home and your lifestyle. 'A touch of the Hebrides for you and your home'

10. Naturally Hebrides

Croft 4 Earshader, Uig HS2 9LP Scotland +44 7747 822417 [email protected] http://www.naturallyhebrides.co.uk
Naturally Hebrides

Naturally Hebrides is a local small craft business located on the Isle of Lewis. Using a fusion of the world renowned Harris tweed in partnership with natural materials from the land and sea, we produce modern, handmade sculptural pieces which are both practical, aesthetic and affordable. Our product range includes table decorations, decorated antlers and horn, jewellery and driftwood home wares.

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