Top Things to do in The Hebrides
Things to do in The Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Skyelight
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
2. The Isle of Skye Soap Company
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Gran7
What wonderful smells greet you as you enter this lovely shop. The shopkeeper is so welcoming and full of information. I bought a very unique fish cork trivet as well as soaps. Great prices. Fun items to remember our visit to Skye
3. Labels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
light lunches available fresh rolls toasties panini fresh coffee and homemade cakes fresh scones made daily cheese fruit plain and many moreclothing in all sizes costume jewellery indulgence jewellery handbags shoes and much much more OPEN 7 days Monday to Saturday 9.30 till 4.30 Sunday 12.00 till 4.00 seating available for 21 persons high chair availabledisabled access and toilet facilities
Reviewed By russellh218
Labels is an amazing little coffee shop, spotlessly clean and It serves great coffee.The scones are to die for, such a great variety. There is also a range of other food which is always served with a smile. It also has guite a collection of accessories for the ladies. This is a little jewel of a shop.
4. Hand Spinners Having Fun
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By kazbass - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely find in Broadford with a great selection on yard from around Scotland and the UK, some great packs to get started and a great selection of wool for felting. Very helpful owner with some helpful advice and very welcoming.
5. Skye Weavers
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Skye Weavers are a small weaving and sewing business based on the Hebridean Isle of Skye. On their bicycle pedal-powered loom they weave a variety of woollen products including scarves, blankets, throws and wraps. They also make tweed, which they sell as lengths and make up into garments, cushion covers, bags and accessories. Check the opening hours on the website, if you would like to watch the weavers at work and have a browse through the shop.
6. Skye Batiks
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
A multi-award winning shop providing inspiration for those who seek the bright, bold and offbeat. Imagine a place where colourful Celtic batiks and gorgeous hand loomed cottons combine to grab your attention and a shopping experience like no other. We design and make our own stunning and unique pieces - waxing lyrical since 1987 and still loving what we do!
7. Love from Skye
8. Hebridean Soap Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By kathleendV6097DX - Calgary, Canada
This is an amazing little shop that is well worth the detour to reach it! The owner and staff are fantastic and truly enjoy what they do and it shows in their products. We were warmly greeted, the smell of the shop was heavenly and she had samples out that you could smell...We received an impromptu tour of the soap-making facility (which was fascinating), were greeted by their lovely whippet puppy (official greeter), and enjoyed perusing the shop and all of it's lovely soap products! We bought quite a bundle and the soaps are fabulous! Loverly lather, fragrance and they last. While you can buy these soaps in several of the museums around the island, I highly recommend that you take time to stop at the shop itself! It's worth it!! :)
9. Coralbox Gift Shop
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
We are a small wooden gift shop located on Berneray. We stock a wide range of gifts from local handmade Hebridean products to souvenirs, selection of greeting cards, local photography items and jewellery. We also stock a wide range of nautical / island themed items. We have a takeaway hot drinks machine & free wifi (available during opening hours).
10. The Blue Letterbox (Port Ellen)
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Stocking arts and crafts made locally on Islay, Colonsay and Jura. Textiles, knitwear, jewellery, paintings, photography, slates, tiles, ceramics, wood, jams, local honey and chutneys, books, maps, guides, postcards, greetings cards, gifts and much more. Tourist Information. Post Office counter for stamps, currency exchange, MoneyGram, cash withdrawals for UK bankcards etc. Open Mon - Sat 0900-1730.
Reviewed By dannyj581 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nice little gift shop and the gentleman behind the counter was extremely pleasant and polite. Great for small gifts.
