Top Things to do in The Hebrides
10 Ancient Ruins in The Hebrides That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in The Hebrides
1. Clach Ard
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Oronsay Priory
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Stunning ruins on a beautiful island (I actually preferred Oronsay to Colonsay).Carved grave slabs were superb as were the two Celtic crosses.The whole setting is peaceful and lovely - the adjacent farm, unusually, actually adds to the setting, it is such a beautiful stone building in itself. It's a 15-20min walk across the tidal sands and detailed descriptions are posted in accommodation etc per day, per month re how much time you have and when you can cross safely.Very very helpful.We had 3 hours maximum on the island; some days it is not possible to cross at all. Even at low tide there were sections which came up above the ankles so walking boots aren't a great idea.We wore wellies which were perfect and changed into boots for our 10km walk round part of the island. Lovely white sand beach and machair just 10mins walk from the Priory, using well marked yellow gates which indicate the best route ahead. Views to Jura across the sands at Seal Cottage were glorious with seals singing offshore.
3. Callanish Standing Stones
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4.5 based on 1,608 reviews
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.
4. Shiaba Ruins
5. Bosta (Bostadh) Iron Age House
6. Dun Mor Vaul
7. Dunscaith Castle
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 337karlf - Brighouse, United Kingdom
This is a spectacular castle which came across by chance. It is worthy of signs and now having read reviews that there were more things in the area, that is a huge disappointment. Difficult drive to get to area to park to walk to castle but is worth it. Stunning place - just wish historic Scotland would do more in promoting this site
8. Kilnave Cross
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 205RichardB - London, United Kingdom
Kilnave is a pretty little chapel, set on the shore of Loch Gruinart, as you head along the road to Ardnave. Well worth the two minute walk down the track from the road (accessed via a gate opposite a discrete pull in with no sign for it), it’s a pretty distinctive place with a magical view. Free as well, with fresh sea air built in to boot. A pleasant ten minute diversion from the Barnacle Geese!
9. Moy Castle
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By CathyGilman - London, United Kingdom
Lochbuie is a beautiful mix of history, landscape and wildlife and there's an all new coffee shop too. There is a very good footpath that takes you past the tiny church, the castle and all around the bay where highland cattle mix with oyster catchers, rabbits and goldfinches pulling apart the thistles.
10. Iona Nunnery
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4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By susanaI8146OV - Dundee, United Kingdom
En route to the Iona Abbey you come to the Nunnery which is very interesting to see and although a ruin it is very picturesque
