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Outer Hebrides.
A twin-propeller aircraft comes in to land low over the shore, its tartan tailfin bright against a pale sky and landing gear extended above the sand.

Itineraries in Outer Hebrides.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
MacLeod's Stone and Nisabost Beach on HarrisA morningMacLeod's Stone and Nisabost Beach on HarrisMore infoDalmore Beach and Dun Carloway BrochA morningDalmore Beach and Dun Carloway BrochMore infoGolden eagles at the North Harris Eagle ObservatoryA morningGolden eagles at the North Harris Eagle ObservatoryMore infoJagged rock stacks rising from a churning sea inlet, with layered sandstone cliffs and a grassy headland behind.A morningA walk to Eilean Glas lighthouse on ScalpayMore infoTall lichen-covered standing stones form a circle on open moorland beneath a pale sky.A morningA walk round the three Calanais stone circlesMore infoAn old wooden rowing boat lies beached on a misty shore, gorse in yellow flower in the foreground and a white cottage with a red roof standing across the bay.A morningLuskentyre sands and dunes walk on HarrisMore infoA pony ride on Traigh Mhòr, TolstaA morningA pony ride on Traigh Mhòr, TolstaMore infoA sandy beach bordered by dunes and waves at Askernish Golf Club.A morningThe Gruffalo Trail in the Lews Castle GroundsMore infoDunes fall away toward the sea at Askernish, distant hills visible across the water.A morningThe Butt of Lewis cliff walkMore infoA small propeller aircraft on a wide tidal beach runway, distant islands on the horizon and wet sand reflecting the sky.A morningCnoc na Croich, the gallows hill above StornowayMore infoA small aircraft flies low over a wide tidal beach, a hill rising behind and the sand stretching pale beneath a grey sky.One dayA wood-fired sauna at Reef Beach, UigMore infoA Seatrek boat trip from Uig on LewisA morningA Seatrek boat trip from Uig on LewisMore infoA whale and dolphin boat from Stornoway harbourA morningA whale and dolphin boat from Stornoway harbourMore infoAn evening at An Lanntair in StornowayA morningAn evening at An Lanntair in StornowayMore infoCallanish Alpacas and the Calanais StonesOne dayCallanish Alpacas and the Calanais StonesMore infoThe Dunes play park and Spòrsnis in NessOne dayThe Dunes play park and Spòrsnis in NessMore infoLoch Stiapabhat's nature observatory in NessA morningLoch Stiapabhat's nature observatory in NessMore infoAn Lanntair and Museum nan Eilean in StornowayOne dayAn Lanntair and Museum nan Eilean in StornowayMore infoLews Castle's Sunken Garden and the ShoeburnA morningLews Castle's Sunken Garden and the ShoeburnMore infoThe pool and fun sessions at the Lewis Sports CentreA morningThe pool and fun sessions at the Lewis Sports CentreMore infoLandfall gin tasting at Stornoway DistillersA morningLandfall gin tasting at Stornoway DistillersMore infoNine holes at Stornoway Golf ClubA morningNine holes at Stornoway Golf ClubMore infoUig Sands and Bosta BeachA morningUig Sands and Bosta BeachMore infoWhales and dolphins at Tiumpan HeadA morningWhales and dolphins at Tiumpan HeadMore infoThe Calanais Stones at sunset and a pizza from CrustA morningThe Calanais Stones at sunset and a pizza from CrustMore infoGearrannan Blackhouse Village and lunch at CalanaisA morningGearrannan Blackhouse Village and lunch at CalanaisMore infoThe Calanais Stones and lunch at the visitor centreA morningThe Calanais Stones and lunch at the visitor centreMore infoA Day on the Isle of HarrisOne dayA Day on the Isle of HarrisMore infoThe Wild Coast of the Isle of LewisOne dayThe Wild Coast of the Isle of LewisMore infoA Day on the Isle of BarraOne dayA Day on the Isle of BarraMore info

More of Outer Hebrides.

Tall lichen-covered standing stones form a circle on open moorland beneath a pale sky.See and doStanding stones, brochs, blackhouses and a castle in the bayAn aerial view of the blue Crust kiosk standing in a gravel car park beside a loch, cars parked around it and open moorland stretching behind.Eat, drink and shopSeafood, a pizza kiosk and island cafésWhere to stayYacht beached on shore with Kisimul Castle visible on its islet beyondHistory and storiesStanding stones, Norse farms and clan castlesThe stern of a ferry with its black-tipped funnel, hills rising beyond the water.Getting hereThe ferries, the flights and the causewaysA grassy path winds through dunes overlooking the sea at Askernish.What is on in Outer HebridesSomething new from the islands every day

Photographs by Sela Yair; Nick Kilby, Mark Adams, Lewis Sports Centre, Louise Chambers, Georgi Spasov, david melia, susan murray, Stornoway Distillers Co., Debbie Ashby, Donald MacLeod, Nicola G, Callanish Alpacas, 15 jun02, Mauro De Brasi, Julie Smith, Monika Anna, David Ferguson, Caley Thistle, Nick Evans, john johnston and Iolanda Perich Romero (Lloguer 3.0) via Google