Top Things to do in The Hebrides
Top 10 Specialty Museums in The Hebrides, Scotland
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. Colbost Croft Museum
2. Giant Angus Macaskill Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By spy777 - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
We chanced upon this museum on our travels around Scotland. The gentleman who looks after the museum is a real character. Full of knowledge and pride. Cheap to enter and worth every penny. A fascinating story of this very tall Scottish man (and General Tom Thumb). Full-size model and the story about him. Ideal for all ages.
3. Story of Harris Tweed at Stornoway Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Museum nan Eilean
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Enjoy a beautiful new museum set in the stunning Castle Grounds in Stornoway. Discover the distinctiveness of the Outer Hebrides, shaped by a unique combination of land, sea and people, and view our islands as never before in a wrap-around audio-visual presentation. Hear from islanders in a series of videos and audio interviews about the Gaelic language, work, religion, emigration and community. Youngsters can dress up to perform various island jobs, learn some Gaelic, and enjoy imaginative activities.
Reviewed By Sujata410 - Columbia, United States
This is small museum by most standards, yet it is so full of fun exhibits and helpful staff that I would recommend it as worth visiting. The museum has the Lewis Chessmen plus other interesting artifacts related to the Hebrides. Nice little gift shop and cafe on the premises as well.
5. Calgary Art in Nature
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By E6339QHandrewr
For £2 per adult, we had a great time getting lost among the art exhibits in between the breaks in the weather. Great views can be had from the highest point of the trails. I say lost - but we were never far from the next path. Sometimes, the map provided was a little hard to follow but there was an amazing range of sculpted pieces to locate. Tried the zip wire too! Added to the excellent gallery with self service coffee bar, this place is well worth a visit.
6. Ardalanish Isle Of Mull Weavers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By contravellers - York, United Kingdom
Bought the most beautiful blanket as a wedding present. So much nicer to buy something unique and support a local business. We also bought some of their meat which was on another level. Absolutely delicious sausages. Also the owners are delightful and had just opened one of their fields next to the beach for self sufficient campervans and motorhomes. What a location!
7. Mull Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By johnson9118 - Houston, United States
It is a great place to see some of the local history of Mull and it’s people! I would recommend stopping in and wandering through it. It is small and only takes a short amount of time to see everything! Please make sure you leave a donation as that is how they stay open and continue sharing the history!
8. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis offers a well earned pit stop for those travelling around Lewis. Our wifi enabled cafe offers a tasty choice of lunch options which use many locally made and produced ingredients. We have freshly made home baking each day along with choices for gluten free diners. Our gift shop awaits you, offering a wide selection of locally made products. If the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse is your final destination, why not visit our vast local history archive and read more on its history and its genealogical records. We also have an acredited museum with many local artefacts and information on days gone by in our area.
Reviewed By Manclaw - Manchester, United Kingdom
Putting this into context, we had struggled to find any places open serving any food / coffee etc all morning while driving round the north of Lewis so happening on this place was simply wonderful! The local Historical Society have done a fantastic job at taking the old school house and sympathetically creating a modern multi-purpose facility for the community; the cultural centre with interesting exhibits and a lovely little cafe (oh and a little shop selling local arts and crafts amongst other things) Notwithstanding our dire need to eat, this was a truly wonderful little gem of a place with really friendly and helpful staff. Well done!
9. Islay Natural History Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Hands-on activities, a Wildlife Den, live sea life, fantastic displays and a reference library - whatever your interest, come to the Islay Natural History Centre to discover and experience the amazing wildlife and geology of this beautiful island. Shells, skulls, rocks, caterpillars and chrysalises, we're a great first-stop introduction to Islay's wildlife for all ages. Tickets valid for 1 week.
10. Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Explore the heritage of Skye and Lochalsh through our diverse collections. Whether your interest is local or family history, or you have a spare hour to browse our changing exhibitions, there is something to appeal to everyone. Due to on-going works to refurbish the Elgin Hostel, Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre is relocating to the 1st floor mezzanine of Portree Library, which is adjacent to the Elgin Hostel in the Fingal Centre of the Portree High School Community Campus. A selection of the Centre's most frequently used resources will also be moved there for customers' use and a full remote enquiry service, via e-mail and telephone, will continue to be available.
