Guidebook for Finsbay
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First built in the 16th century.
A place of great religious and architectural interest
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St Clement's Church
A859First built in the 16th century.
A place of great religious and architectural interest
A gem of a 9 hole machair course with stunning views south to Scarista beach and Toe Head, north to the hills of North Harris and westwards to the Isle of Taransay and out into the Atlantic.
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The Isle of Harris Golf Club
A gem of a 9 hole machair course with stunning views south to Scarista beach and Toe Head, north to the hills of North Harris and westwards to the Isle of Taransay and out into the Atlantic.
The Cockerel.
Just 386m asl but getting there is like a traverse on the moon.
It's hard work but what a panorama when the summit is reached.
If you are lucky, golden eagles may be sited.
An Coileach
The Cockerel.
Just 386m asl but getting there is like a traverse on the moon.
It's hard work but what a panorama when the summit is reached.
If you are lucky, golden eagles may be sited.
The largest beach,but just one of many, on the west coast of Harris. The great thrill is to have this beach to oneself! It is also worth visiting Donald Mackay, the most renowned Harris Tweed weaver.
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Luskentyre
The largest beach,but just one of many, on the west coast of Harris. The great thrill is to have this beach to oneself! It is also worth visiting Donald Mackay, the most renowned Harris Tweed weaver.
At 799n asl, the Clisham is the highest peak in Harris.
The climb is steep and the going is 'rough',
Allow 5 hours to the summit and back.
Sensible clothing and foorwaer are essentail.
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Clisham
At 799n asl, the Clisham is the highest peak in Harris.
The climb is steep and the going is 'rough',
Allow 5 hours to the summit and back.
Sensible clothing and foorwaer are essentail.
The place to go to learn about the cultural history of Harris and a family's genealogy.
Bill Lawson and his wife have been reseaching for over 40 years and are recognised authorities.
Seallam! Visitor Centre
NorthtonThe place to go to learn about the cultural history of Harris and a family's genealogy.
Bill Lawson and his wife have been reseaching for over 40 years and are recognised authorities.
The obsevatory at the foot of Sron Scorst
is in rugged country just 2km out along the Glen Mhiabhaig track.
A ranger is present on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 14th July and throughout August.
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North Harris Eagle Observatory
GlenThe obsevatory at the foot of Sron Scorst
is in rugged country just 2km out along the Glen Mhiabhaig track.
A ranger is present on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 14th July and throughout August.
The 'capital' of Harris and the ferry terminal for the Isle of Syke and the Scottish mainland.
Lively little place in summer with all the essentail services, including a brand new whisky distiilery!
Tarbert
The 'capital' of Harris and the ferry terminal for the Isle of Syke and the Scottish mainland.
Lively little place in summer with all the essentail services, including a brand new whisky distiilery!
If you want to 'island hop' southwards this is the place to go to.
The limited services available include a shop, post office and doctor's surgery
Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal station
If you want to 'island hop' southwards this is the place to go to.
The limited services available include a shop, post office and doctor's surgery
The only town in the Outer Hebrides.
It has a nice 'sense of place'.
A very important service centre and the ferry terminal for Ullapool on the Scottish mainland.
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Stornoway
The only town in the Outer Hebrides.
It has a nice 'sense of place'.
A very important service centre and the ferry terminal for Ullapool on the Scottish mainland.
A small township in Harris with the most remote youth hostel in the UK.
There is a great track walk ( approx 10km) back to Tarbert and the ciimb up Todun (528m) is well worth the effort.
Rhenigidale
A small township in Harris with the most remote youth hostel in the UK.
There is a great track walk ( approx 10km) back to Tarbert and the ciimb up Todun (528m) is well worth the effort.
Formerly an important fishing centre.
Eilean Glas, was one of the first light houses in Scotland and the track leading to it is approx 5km.
Good 'snacks' at North Harbour Bistro
Isle of Scalpay
Formerly an important fishing centre.
Eilean Glas, was one of the first light houses in Scotland and the track leading to it is approx 5km.
Good 'snacks' at North Harbour Bistro
A delightful 'boutique' like shop with a beatutiful selection of quality Harris Tweed clothing and knitwear
The Harris Tweed Company Grosebay
A delightful 'boutique' like shop with a beatutiful selection of quality Harris Tweed clothing and knitwear
The stretch of water separating the Outer Hebrides from the Scottish mainland.
The ferry across the Minch to Tarbert leaves from Uig on the Isle of Skye and takes 1:40
The Minch
The stretch of water separating the Outer Hebrides from the Scottish mainland.
The ferry across the Minch to Tarbert leaves from Uig on the Isle of Skye and takes 1:40
Roneval (Rhoineabhal).
The highest point in South Harris, just 460m asl but fantastic panoramas as you climb and from the summit.
Sensible clothing and footwear essential.
Roneval
Roneval (Rhoineabhal).
The highest point in South Harris, just 460m asl but fantastic panoramas as you climb and from the summit.
Sensible clothing and footwear essential.
Wonderful beach and a great coastal walk to Ruba an Tighe and then back along the shores of Loch Crabhadail and overland to Hushinish
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Hushinish
Wonderful beach and a great coastal walk to Ruba an Tighe and then back along the shores of Loch Crabhadail and overland to Hushinish
Take a choice . A walk on the machair and on the beaches or a climb to the summit of Ceapabhal, from where, on a clear day, St Kilda can be seen.
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Northton
41-33 NorthtonTake a choice . A walk on the machair and on the beaches or a climb to the summit of Ceapabhal, from where, on a clear day, St Kilda can be seen.
A very scenic trip around the Golden Road and a stop over at the Harris Tweed Exhibition centre and a visit to Willie and Moira Fulton's gallery is a great morning or afternoon activity.
No 5 Drinishader
5 DrinishaderA very scenic trip around the Golden Road and a stop over at the Harris Tweed Exhibition centre and a visit to Willie and Moira Fulton's gallery is a great morning or afternoon activity.
There are many artists and their galleries in Harris. Margarita Williams has a great selection of her work at Holmasaig, her home and gallery.
Quidinish
There are many artists and their galleries in Harris. Margarita Williams has a great selection of her work at Holmasaig, her home and gallery.
A 5km track walk will take you to the foot of Britains highest overhanging cliif, Sron Uladail. For the more energetic there is a great climb to the summit of Tiorga Mor, 679m asl.
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Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate
A 5km track walk will take you to the foot of Britains highest overhanging cliif, Sron Uladail. For the more energetic there is a great climb to the summit of Tiorga Mor, 679m asl.
A small village which is the ferry teminal for the Tarbert ferry. If you have a car, advance booking is a must during the April to September tourist season.
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Uig
A small village which is the ferry teminal for the Tarbert ferry. If you have a car, advance booking is a must during the April to September tourist season.
There are regular day trips to these islands off the east coast of Harris. Not as spectacular as St Kilda but home to large colonies of puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, shags, gul
Shiant Islands
There are regular day trips to these islands off the east coast of Harris. Not as spectacular as St Kilda but home to large colonies of puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, shags, gul
Shipoirt/Seaforth is the name of the loch separating the 'Isle' of Lewis from the 'Isle' of Harris and is also the name of the new ferry connecting Stornoway and Ullapool.
Loch Shiphoirt
Shipoirt/Seaforth is the name of the loch separating the 'Isle' of Lewis from the 'Isle' of Harris and is also the name of the new ferry connecting Stornoway and Ullapool.
The Hebridean 'Stonehenge'.
A long 80km+ drive from Aird Druim an Tolla, but well worth a visit.
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Callanish Standing Stones
The Hebridean 'Stonehenge'.
A long 80km+ drive from Aird Druim an Tolla, but well worth a visit.
A Stornoway arts centre, restaurant, cafe and a bar, all in a central location overlooking the harbour
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An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetA Stornoway arts centre, restaurant, cafe and a bar, all in a central location overlooking the harbour
Located in Stornoway, opposite the harbour, in an 'unusual ' Hebridean wooded parkland with some great little walks and mountain bike tracks.
Lews Castle College UHI
Located in Stornoway, opposite the harbour, in an 'unusual ' Hebridean wooded parkland with some great little walks and mountain bike tracks.
This is a great liitle ferry ride, zig zagging for 60 minutes through the island strewn Sound of Harris from Leverburgh to Berneray.
Leverburgh - Berneray
Leverburgh - BernerayThis is a great liitle ferry ride, zig zagging for 60 minutes through the island strewn Sound of Harris from Leverburgh to Berneray.
'Down the road' from Aird Druim an Tolla.
Leverburgh
Sailing tours or sea kayak / canoe guided trips/mountain biking
Harris Outdoor Adventure
'Down the road' from Aird Druim an Tolla.
Leverburgh
Sailing tours or sea kayak / canoe guided trips/mountain biking
Andy Murray has not played tennis here yet, but you can!
On the way there take a look at the old whaling station,
Bunavoneader
Andy Murray has not played tennis here yet, but you can!
On the way there take a look at the old whaling station,
The mainland ferry terminal for Stornoway. The Minch crossing on the recently launched Loch Seaforth takes 2.5 hours - twice daily, seven days a week.
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Ullapool
The mainland ferry terminal for Stornoway. The Minch crossing on the recently launched Loch Seaforth takes 2.5 hours - twice daily, seven days a week.
Shopping
Fantastic selection of Harris Tweed and charming shop assistants.
At the entrance to the pier road.
Caberfeidh, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Na h-Eileanan an Iar HS3 3DJ
01859 502040
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Harris Tweed Isle Of Harris Shop
Fantastic selection of Harris Tweed and charming shop assistants.
At the entrance to the pier road.
Caberfeidh, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Na h-Eileanan an Iar HS3 3DJ
01859 502040
Nickoolai ( ceramics) and his wife Beka (B&W photography) combine to make a visit to this converted church an interesting experience.
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The Mission House Studio Ltd
Nickoolai ( ceramics) and his wife Beka (B&W photography) combine to make a visit to this converted church an interesting experience.
Sightseeing
Hirta is the main island in this spectacular group, commonly known as St Kilda, some 60 km west from Leverburgh.
Day trips are organised from April to September.
Contact www.kildacruises.co.uk
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Hirta
Hirta is the main island in this spectacular group, commonly known as St Kilda, some 60 km west from Leverburgh.
Day trips are organised from April to September.
Contact www.kildacruises.co.uk
Drinks & Nightlife
A lively place during the tourist season and conveniently located next to the ferry terminal
Isle of Harris Inn
4 Scott RdA lively place during the tourist season and conveniently located next to the ferry terminal
Family owned and long established with a comforting 'Edwardian' atmosphere.
It has a great selection of malt whiskies.
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Harris Hotel
Scott RoadFamily owned and long established with a comforting 'Edwardian' atmosphere.
It has a great selection of malt whiskies.
Food Scene
Right next to the ferry terminal and so very busy,and lively, during the tourist season from April to September.
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Hotel Hebrides
Pier RoadRight next to the ferry terminal and so very busy,and lively, during the tourist season from April to September.
Andrew and Emma combine artistic and culinary skills to delight the eye and the palate
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Skoon Gallery
Andrew and Emma combine artistic and culinary skills to delight the eye and the palate
A great selection of food in a rather special stone building....and it is open on a Sunday.
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Temple Cafe
22 NorthtonA great selection of food in a rather special stone building....and it is open on a Sunday.