Things to do in Outer Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks

April 15, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom including St Kilda, Scotland, Isle of Lewis Cheese Company, The Mission House Studio, Callanish Alpacas, Callanish Standing Stones, Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Carloway Broch, St Clement's Church, Norse Mill and Kiln, Kisimul Castle.
Restaurants in Outer Hebrides

1. St Kilda, Scotland

Scotland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

St Kilda, Scotland

2. Isle of Lewis Cheese Company

24 Vatisker, Back, Stornoway HS2 0JS Scotland +44 1851 820517 http://www.isleoflewischeese.co.uk
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Isle of Lewis Cheese Company

3. The Mission House Studio

Isle of Harris, Finsbay HS3 3JD Scotland +44 1859 530227 [email protected] http://www.themissionhouse.co.uk
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

The Mission House Studio

Welcome to The Mission House Studio, the studioand gallery of Beka Globe - Photographer and Nickolai Globe - Ceramic Artist. In the studio, overlooking the desolate and stunning rocky landscape of Harris, Beka’s stark photographs float off the stone walls, suspended by high tensile wires. Nickolai’s ceramics range from functional stoneware to abstract sculptural work. They are displayed on furniture, fashioned from the old timbers and reclaimed materials from the Church conversion. Music reverberates through the space. The photographic work of Beka Globe, a traditionally trained photographer, captures the both the subtle and harsh elements of the Hebridean landscape. Finding an emotive vastness, depth and simplicity, her silent images are moving, stirring a particular sense of place. The ceramic works of Nickolai Globe are influenced directly by the environment of the rugged North West. Drawing from elements of Zen and the unpredictable, his work reflects rather than emulates nature.

Reviewed By lesleyk634

Both artists’ work really make you look again at the landscape around you and then when you are home makes you feel as if you are back in Harris

4. Callanish Alpacas

20, Callanish HS2 9DY Scotland http://www.callanishalpacas.co.uk
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Callanish Alpacas

Callanish Alpacas remains open for drop-in visits/informal tours but not currently any booked feeding slots for practical and safety reasons. We have 6 female alpacas and are expecting baby alpacas between mid-April and early June! We also have 32 unusual looking chickens, a peacock and peahen, 7 rare breed four-horned Hebridean sheep, Dougal “the tour guide” sheep, 3 smiling goats and 55 ducks of various comical and striking breeds! All 100+ animals have names! Please note that the whereabouts of the animals is weather-dependent. There is no charge but a voluntary donation towards the cost of keeping the alpacas and other animals is welcomed. Mollans Takeaway and Craft Shop are on site. For further details and opening hours search Mollans.

Reviewed By Hereward102

Finally made it out to Callanish Alpacas with the family. A really great experience. A warm welcome and tour of the mini-farm, the kids loved feeding and petting the animals. We then had a delicious lunch at the Mollans shed with an equally warm welcome from Rachel and Julie. Highly recommended and a great way to spend a few hours with the kids.

5. Callanish Standing Stones

Scotland +44 1851 621422 http://www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk
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4.5 based on 1,608 reviews

Callanish Standing Stones

This ancient monument is one of the most significant archaeological spots in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.

Reviewed By naturequeen - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

The time to visit this if it were possible would be alone in the evening with you and the stones for company. Set in beautiful scenery and quite extraordinary it is well worth a visit when you are in this part of Scotland. Don't go to Scotland and not visit here. Great gift shop but the cafe was packed and very long queues because of its popularity so would suggest an "out of season" or out of school holidays if you don't want to be squeezed out by the other tourists visiting here.

6. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Scotland http://www.nlb.org.uk/LighthouseLibrary/Lighthouse/Butt-of-Lewis
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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Reviewed By PatriciaBremner - Gryon, Switzerland

This was a spectacular visit and well worth the drive to reach it. The coastline is amazing and full of bird life and the cliffs and rocks are breathtaking. If traveling with children it is worth noting that this is a dangerous location and children should not be allowed to run around unsupervised because of the easy access to cliff tops and steep falls.

7. Carloway Broch

Near Carloway Scotland +44 1851 710395 http://www.stonepages.com/scotland/duncarloway.html
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4.5 based on 501 reviews

Carloway Broch

Reviewed By 788cissac - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The best conserved Broch in Scotland, definitely worth seeing as it's more than just ruins. Short walk up a hill and toilets in the visitor center.

8. St Clement's Church

Scotland http://www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/st-clements-church-rodel
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St Clement's Church

Reviewed By tonybaker1977 - Hoover, United States

Lots of interesting tombs and carvings inside the church and a few outside . It helped complete the cultural aspect of our trip to Harris . A few were very , unusual , shall we say , I'll let you look it up .

9. Norse Mill and Kiln

A858 Loch Roinavat Scotland
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Norse Mill and Kiln

Reviewed By binapiraeus - Holyhead, United Kingdom

This is REALLY worth the walk from the car park - such a stunning sight when you get over that hill and see the two old huts! They're perfectly reconstructed like a little museum, you can go inside and admire the medieval tools, and there's an information folder as well that tells you all about them. The Norse mill and kiln were one of the MOST fascinating things we saw on the Isle of Lewis - and there's a lot of competition there; Callanish Stone Circle, Carloway Broch...

10. Kisimul Castle

Castle Bay, HS9 5UZ Scotland +44 1871 810313 http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_189&PropName=Kisimul%20Castle
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Kisimul Castle

Reviewed By Haggs2013

Having seen so many images of this wonderful little Castle and having had a grandmother who was a MacNeil i had to visit this little castle in the sea, family visit out in the boat to the island it runs every 30 mins a short 3 min trip out and purchase tickets in small kiosk area there is still works ongoing in the castle and a couple of areas that cannot be viewed but it is possible to experience the majority easily enough

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