Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lewis and Harris, Scotland

January 6, 2022 Hector Krause

A visit to Lewis and Harris is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. In Lewis, the northern part of the island, the legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive rock city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer a peek at what island life used to look like. In southern Harris, the east side beaches boast some of the oldest known rocks in the world, dating back millions of years. Cruise over to the volcanic islands of St. Kilda to explore the ruins of a medieval village.
Restaurants in Lewis and Harris

1. Surf Lewis

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5.0 based on 59 reviews

Surf Lewis

SurfLewis & Harris offer Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding Open Water Swimming and Snorkelling lessons throughout the Isles of Lewis and Harris.

2. Seatrek

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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Seatrek

Seatrek offers unforgettable boat trips to St Kilda and around the Uig coast, Isle of Lewis (Stornoway) and Outer Hebrides. Whether your interest is in wildlife trips, a special charter or our family trips - we aim to please. We have boats operating in the waters west of the Hebrides for most of the summer season, taking people to remote and spectacular locations.

3. Stornoway Seafari

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Stornoway Seafari

We are a small professional sea tour operator, run by an extremely experienced skipper, based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Our services include wildlife/coastal tours that run seasonally between 1st April and 31st October and commercial/personal charters which are available 24/7. Our vessel is a brand new XS 850 rib, which is MCA coded for 12 passengers& 2 crew.

4. Roam Outer Hebrides

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Roam Outer Hebrides

Sea Kayaking Tours on the Isle of Harris.

5. Luskentyre

Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
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Luskentyre

Reviewed By gillyy2014 - Norwich, United Kingdom

This is as close to heaven as you could get, it took my breath away so calming and peaceful.The white sand and crystal clear sea that just go on for miles and miles with the Harris hills as a backdrop it truely is a magical place

6. Hebrides Fish 'n' Trips

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Hebrides Fish 'n' Trips

Hebrides Fish 'n' Trips is the dedicated provider of affordable private boat charters for couples and families \ groups of up to 3 people. Trips of 2-4 hours explore the rugged East coast of the Isle of Lewis with some of the best wildlife and fishing in Europe. Each trip is shaped around the client's wants, with flexible departure times and pick-up points. A new boat for 2019 will further enhance passenger comfort. Fish 'n' Trips was the first wildlife business in the Hebrides to be endorsed by Scottish Natural Heritage and the RSPB to feed the rare White Tailed Sea Eagles, allowing passengers to see and photograph these impressive birds of prey at close range. An experience not to be missed!

7. Uig Sands

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Uig Sands

Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The whole area around the extensive Uig Sands is a must visit on any trip to Lewis.An hour or so from Stornoway but definitely Lewis's most beautiful area (along with Mangersta and Reef.) In fact this must be one of the most impressive areas in the whole of the Outer Isles. We were lucky in that the sun shone and we walked from the car park, for 20 mins to a particularly deserted part of the Uig sands (you could walk for miles all round the little bays and headlands) and had a picnic. Paradise. Beautiful pink/orange rock of the type I've seen on Iona were a gorgeous backdrop to the turquoise seas and white sands. There is a free (donation) area behind the main part of the beach, set back from the dunes, where wild camping is allowed supported by public toilets/showers. A replica large Lewis Chessman is passed while heading to the parking. Luskentyre is still to me the most beautiful area of all (and in any weather given the colours and rock/moorland there) but Uig is stunning also.

8. Islands of Adventure

Kirkibost Great Bernera Scotland +44 1851 612309 http://www.islands-of-adventure.co.uk/
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Islands of Adventure

Reviewed By Nomad274291

Just spent a fantastic couple of hours out on the water around Bernera. Neil was a great host, full of local knowledge and amusing stories. Saw plenty of seabirds, inquisitive seals and a far away sea eagle. Also got to land and have a look around a superb little beach on Little Bernera. All this and coffee and biscuits too! Would recommend and will rebook next time we're on the islands

9. Eoropie Dunes Park

Eoropie Port Of Ness, HS2 0XH Scotland +44 1851 810357 [email protected] http://www.eoropiedunespark.co.uk/
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Eoropie Dunes Park

Reviewed By colinmV761IH - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

There are quite a few mentions in the reviews here that toilets were not installed during the time of folks' visits. I can now confirm there's a brand new facility with disabled access and baby changing. All that's asked for is a 30p contribution. It's to be noted that the toilet is only open when the snack kiosk next door is also open (holidays and Saturdays) due to the fact this is a volunteer organisation and cannot be manned every day.

10. Scarista Beach

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Scarista Beach

Reviewed By trippingovertheglobe - London, United Kingdom

This was such an amazing beach, stunning views all around, soft white sands, and hardly anybody around. We had earlier visited Luskentyre beach, and found that to be far too busy and an unpleasant experience due to the hoards of people and human excrement everywhere. You can park just on the road side here, just before you get to Northton, and walk through the field, and into the dunes where the wonders of this beach then reveal themselves. We spent a magical and solitary couple of hours here, just marvelling at the views and solitude. We will be back

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