The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in The Hebrides, Scotland

August 2, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

This beautiful archipelago, where Scottish Gaelic is still spoken, is divided into the Inner and Outer Hebrides and stretches the length of Scotland's west coast. The most visited and largest of the Western Isles is the brooding Isle of Skye, a short ferry ride or bridge away from the mainland. Islay, home to prolific whisky production, is another gem. Highlights of the less visited Outer Isles include stark Lewis and the town of Stornoway, rugged Harris, with sandy beaches and tranquil Barra.
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1. Lower Kilchattan Standing Stones

Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Lower Kilchattan Standing Stones

2. Iolare Memorial

Stornoway Scotland http://stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Iolare Memorial

Reviewed By Mad-on-Maldives

We made the brief detour here on the way to Stornoway airport, not far but well worth the easy walk from the car park area. The story brought tears to my eyes. As you stand there, read the inscriptions, look out to sea and imagine what the men had already endured, they were so near home yet so many lost their lives so close to the shore. The work that had been completed here for the centenary of this disaster is brilliant, new tarmac walkway, lots of information boards along the way. The new memorial states all the names of the people who lost their lives, it really tugs at the heartstrings.

3. American Monument

Mull of Oa ,isle if Islay PA42 7AU. Verenigd Koninkrijk Scotland http://www.islayinfo.com/american-monument.html
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

American Monument

Reviewed By johnboyPeterborough

The walk from the car park to the monument is around a mile and although the day was a bit wet and very windy it was a good bracing walk The views back across the land and out to sea are superb particularly the raw and wild beauty of the Mull of Oa The monument itself which commemorates the several hundred lives lost from 2 troop ships in 1918 is very impressive. It was built by the American Red Cross and honouring their military is something the Americans seem to do particularly well

4. Hercules the Bear

HS6 5HA Scotland https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/hercules-the-bear-p558571
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Hercules the Bear

Reviewed By jalogs - Aviemore, United Kingdom

Good walk on moorland and through forest. The highlight was seeing the carving of Hercules, his grave and reading all about him in a small wooden hut a short walk away.

5. Our Lady of the Isles

HS8 5RW Scotland https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/our-lady-of-the-isles-p522121
Excellent
31%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 45 reviews

Our Lady of the Isles

Reviewed By jalogs - Aviemore, United Kingdom

Very large statue of Madonna and Child which is situated at the northern end of South Uist. You can drive up or walk the steep path to the statue. On a clear day the views over North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist are stunning. More prominent signs would be helpful.

6. Somerled Square War Memorial

Somerled Square, Portree IV51 9EH Scotland
Excellent
29%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 24 reviews

Somerled Square War Memorial

7. Clach Ard Symbol Stone

1 Peinmore, Skeabost IV51 9PG Scotland http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/clachard/index.html
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Clach Ard Symbol Stone

8. Ness Fishery Memorial

Ness House Port Nis, Stornoway HS2 0XA Scotland http://www.facebook.com/Ness-Fishery-Memorial-721820514533520/
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Ness Fishery Memorial

9. Kilmore Standing Stones AKA Cnoc Fada

Scotland
Excellent
33%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
33%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Kilmore Standing Stones AKA Cnoc Fada

10. Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument

Loch Arnish, Stornoway Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

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