What to do and see in The Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Museums

August 3, 2021 Madelene Haan

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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3 Drinishader, HS3 3DX Scotland +44 1859 511218 [email protected] http://www.williefulton.com
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Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery

Gallery in beautiful garden setting, in secluded bay, along a tree lined road i Drinishader on the Golden road, Isle of Harris

Reviewed By PaulvG2000 - Hope Valley, United Kingdom

This gallery is perched above the rocky shore of the Bays of Harris, with views across The Minch to Skye, reached along a drive which winds through delightful gardens. Willie and Moira Fulton produce high quality paintings of local landscapes and local weather. We are the proud owners of some originals.

2. Angus Stewart

5 Breadalbane St, Tobermory PA75 6PE Scotland +44 1688 302781 http://www.mullart.com
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Angus Stewart

Angus Stewart's studio gallery. An exhibition of landscape paintings of the Isle of Mull showing a wide range of framed and unframed limited edition prints, watercolours and oil paintings. The artists studio gallery is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 5 pm. Open at other times ( including evenings) if Angus is not out painting. Phone to confirm the studio is open if you wish.

By the pier Isle Ornsay, Sleat, IV43 3QR Scotland +44 1471 833332 [email protected] http://eileaniarmain.co.uk/an-talla-dearg-gallery/
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Gallery An Talla Dearg

On the waterfront by a quiet pier, Gallery An Talla Dearg is one of the most beautiful gallery locations anywhere. With a range of exhibitions from April to October, this unique and intimate gallery allows the artist to be present and often creatively working. Featuring talented artists of local, national and even international reputation, it is a special place to enjoy superb artwork.

10 Borreraig Parks, Dunvegan IV55 8ZX Scotland +44 1470 511795 [email protected] http://Www.diana-mackie.co.uk
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Diana Mackie Artist Studio and Gallery

Diana Mackie's home is also her working studio and gallery. Situated in a stunning location alongside loch Dunvegan. Views out to the outer Hebrides inspires Diana's work which she specialises in all weather conditions, seascapes and moorlands. All Diana's work is in oils and the gallery offers prints either in an archive paper format or on canvas. Please telephone before visiting. Just to make sure we are in.

5. Museum of Islay Life

Port Charlotte Scotland +44 1496 850358 http://www.islaymuseum.org
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Museum of Islay Life

This museum on the history of the Isle of Islay features photographs, first-hand documents and artifacts of the island's inhabitants.

Reviewed By WendyMcL13 - Fleet, United Kingdom

Approximately £4 per adult to get in. Close to Port Charlotte Hotel so could walk or park in road opposite entrance door of museum. Spent about 30 minutes there think up to 1 hour is average visit. See artefacts from WWII & local island life. We dropped in on way back from a morning outing. Restricted opening times were 11-2mon-fri note on door will confirm times if they change them.

Barvas, HS2 0QX Scotland +44 1851 840247 [email protected] http://www.morvengallery.com
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Morven Gallery

7. Story of Harris Tweed at Stornoway Town Hall

Stornoway Town Hall 2 5 Cromwell Street, Stornoway HS1 2DB Scotland http://www.harristweed.org
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Story of Harris Tweed at Stornoway Town Hall

8. Skye Museum of Island Life

Kilmuir IV51 9UE Scotland +44 1470 552206 [email protected] http://www.skyemuseum.co.uk/
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Skye Museum of Island Life

Reviewed By markrS7864NZ - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

We've been to Skye a number of times, but not been to the Skye Museum until now and it was well worth the visit! First of all, there was room to park (busy holiday period) and handy toilets. The black houses are very well equipped and informative, the shop is well stocked and reasonably priced and it's only a few minutes walk up the road to Flora McDonald's memorial. Great value at £3 per adult.

Kenneth Street, Stornoway HS1 2DR Scotland +44 1851 703307 http://lanntair.com/
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An Lanntair Gallery

Reviewed By JillG411 - London, United Kingdom

This may only be a small museum, but I loved all the activities and films that went alongside the displays. All of Harris and Lewis life was represented here, from films in Gaelic to exhibits on tradtional jobs and crafts. Local people had been interviewed on different aspects of culture in the Outer Hebrides and their responses were shown in film clips, which I found fascinating. I loved the film explanation of the Lewis chessmen and the exhibit of some chessmen. I have decided to go to the British Museum and see some more of them based on this visit! There was a game about trying to work out what the Gaelic placename was in English to help the postman deliver his letters- good for the young and not so young! The exhibitions are housed in a modern, airy building with a long corridor showing views of the sea - and a coffee shop to recover from the showers. All in all, a very pleasant visit.

10. Colbost Croft Museum

4 Miles from Dunvegan on the Glendale Rd, Dunvegan Scotland
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Colbost Croft Museum

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