Western Isles hotels accommodation, attractions
and travel information
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See also
Islands
of Scotland
Shetland
Orkney
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Main Islands - Western Isles - Also
referred to as the Outer Hebrides - Lewis, Harris, South Uist, North Uist, Benbecula,
Barra, Scalpay, Great Bernera, Grimsay, Berneray North Uist,
Eriskay, Vatersay, Baleshare, Grimsay South East Benbecula, Flodaigh. |
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The Isle of Lewis
is actually joined to the Isle of Harris, and has a short border. The Isle of Lewis in theWestern Isles is a fairly
flat island with spectacular sandy beaches and a rugged coastline.
Many visitors come to see the ancient Calanais (Callanish) standing
stones, but the area is good for fishing, cycling, walking and
bird watching, with the possibility of seeing otters, seals,
eagles or dolphins. With a population of 8000, Stornoway is the
capital of the Western Isles, the airport and ferry terminal
here provide links to the mainland. Book : North Minch and Isle of Lewis |
More information and
accommodation : Lewis.
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Benbecula. Benbecula is an island off the west coast of Scotland,
in the Atlantic Ocean. It is connected to the islands of North
Uist and South Uist by road causeways. Benbecula has its own
Airport, but there are no direct ferry services from Benbecula.
Caledonian MacBrayne from Lochboisdale on South Uist to Oban.
www.calmac.co.uk. The airport, shops, cafes and the island's
bank are located in Balivanich.
Book : Benbecula and South Uist. |
More information :
Benbecula.
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Western
Isles Attractions |
