10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Stornoway That You Shouldn't Miss

Tailored private tours of the Hebrides with your own personal driver. Your own private vehicle for the whole tour. Experience the Hebrides you have always dreamed about with our local, knowledgeable island born and based guides/drivers. Long, white sandy beaches, Harris Tweed, historical sites, Peter May novels and local sport all covered in our bespoke tours.

We are a small family run local tour business located in Stornoway on the Isle Of Lewis. At Hebridean Isle Tours we run 3 tours, one of the Isle of Lewis, one of the Isle of Harris and one to Uig and Great Bernera, each tour is priced at £70 per person, payable on the day. We also take you places off the beaten track, giving you the best opportunity to explore the island. Hugh, your guide, will share with you his local knowledge and also some of the local traditions whilst you sit back and relax. Although the seasons and scenery change throughout the year the beauty remains, we are here to meet you from your accommodation, from the ferry terminal or collection from the airport if it’s a flying visit. So just sit back, relax, have a laugh and get the ‘craic’.

Enjoy a beautiful new museum set in the stunning Castle Grounds in Stornoway. Discover the distinctiveness of the Outer Hebrides, shaped by a unique combination of land, sea and people, and view our islands as never before in a wrap-around audio-visual presentation. Hear from islanders in a series of videos and audio interviews about the Gaelic language, work, religion, emigration and community. Youngsters can dress up to perform various island jobs, learn some Gaelic, and enjoy imaginative activities.

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis offers a well earned pit stop for those travelling around Lewis. Our wifi enabled cafe offers a tasty choice of lunch options which use many locally made and produced ingredients. We have freshly made home baking each day along with choices for gluten free diners. Our gift shop awaits you, offering a wide selection of locally made products. If the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse is your final destination, why not visit our vast local history archive and read more on its history and its genealogical records. We also have an acredited museum with many local artefacts and information on days gone by in our area.

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!

Overlooking Stornoway harbour, the impressive gothic-revival style castle was built in the mid 1800’s by Sir James Matheson. Since then this beautiful building has also served as a hospital during WW2, a college, a school and now as an iconic wedding venue and luxurious holiday destination with Together Travel. Serving delicious hand-prepared dishes as well as local delicacies, our Storehouse cafe is the perfect place to take a moment after your exploration of the Lews Castle grounds. Enjoy a frothy coffee or two from the comfort of our unique eatery, before tucking into our tasty specials of the day. Pick up the perfect souvenir from your visit to our retail outlet 'The Outfitters', during your time at Lews Castle. From gorgeous gifts to luxury clothing and foodie treats, we've got you covered. Outfitters Store: 10am-4pm