Outer Hebrides History and Culture Tour

Using only locally born and bred guides, this tour allows you to hear about life on the Outer Hebridean Islands. With visits to historical sites around Lewis, we provide in-depth information on the history versus current life as an islander. Join us on a tour which will take you full circle.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Callanish Standing Stones

HS2 9DY

Take a walk around the 5000 year old Callanish Stones. Your guide will interpret the site and allow you time to experience the location and surrounding environment.

30 minutes

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village Ltd

5A Garenin, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AL, UK

Experience what life was like living in a blockhouse village before the day of modern conveniences. On-site guides will explain the history and way of life of the villagers. A video will take you through the working lives of the people.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lews Castle

Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, HS2 0XP

Built around 1860 by Sir James Matheson, this castle was restored to its former glory and reopened to the public in 2016. Take a walk through the ballroom, morning room, library and dining room. A museum is accessed through the castle and gives further insight into the people and history of the islands.

45 minutes

Carloway Broch

Near Carloway,

Built around 100AD, this fortress was used for defensive and offensive purposes. Experience a 2000 year old build and hear about the way of life of the settlers of the time.

30 minutes

Whalebone Arch

A858, Bragar, Isle Of Lewis Hs2 9df, Arnol, Hs29df

From the 1920s, this whalebone arch was erected following the harpooning of a blue whale off the west coast of Lewis. The whalebone still has the harpoon in place.

10 minutes

Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House

HS2 9LT

Enter a replica iron age house and hear about the life of the peoples of the time. With a fire in the middle of the floor and various artefacts from the era.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included