Top Things to do in Isle of Lewis
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Isle of Lewis, Scotland
A visit to the Isle of Lewis is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. Everywhere you look, medieval structures remind you of the island’s remarkable history. The legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive stone city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer insight into what life on Lewis used to look like. Cheerful Stornoway boasts a charming, colorful harbor and several lovely restaurants and pubs.
Restaurants in Isle of Lewis
1. St Columba's Chapel
2. The Blackhouse, Arnol
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4.5 based on 572 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Gain a unique insight into island life at no. 42 Arnol. This traditional, fully furnished thatched house once sheltered a family and its animals under the same roof. The ruined blackhouse at no. 39 can also be seen, together with the 1920s ‘white house’ that replaced it. White houses – in which a wall separated byre and dwelling – replaced many blackhouses around this time. Gaelic-speaking members of staff are usually on hand to answer queries about the crofting life on Lewis. Smell the peat smoke – even today the fire at the heart of the blackhouse is never allowed to go out. Peek inside the cosy box-beds in the bedroom, still complete with their original fabrics and furnishings. See the byre just as it was left in 1966, only without the cows.
Reviewed By alisonj231 - York, United Kingdom
Beautifully restored traditional stone houses, lots of information and early Harris tweed looms in show. Loved it the best thing we visited on our holiday. Cracking location and we also had a nice scenic amble up the hillside which is full of wild flowers.
3. Callanish VIII
4. Dun Eistean
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Q7764FNgarym
Dun Eistean is the traditional stronghold of the Morrisom Clan. The little island is easily reached (after a not so easy 3/4 mile walk) by means of a small walking bridge. The foundations of the original tower are clearly visible as are a few other features. The views from the Island are breathtaking. Not hard to imagine oneself back 1000 years.
5. Iolare Memorial
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
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.
6. Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
7. Bridge to Nowhere
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By ramcleod - Calgary, Canada
It was said that if a road ever encircled the Isle of Lewis - that the island would be doomed! Lord Leverhulme did his best to bring commerce and financial security to the island, but was thwarted by this prediction which culminated i the building of this magnificent bridge...then nothing. The workers refused to continue construction of the road. Your visit to Lewis is not complete without a trip to Tolsta to see this testament to the island's fabulous history!
8. Clach an Truseil
9. Ness Fishery Memorial
10. Clach an Trushal
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
