Rhoda’s guidebook
Art & Craft
Nickolai and Beka have beautifully restored an old church and filled it with photography and sculpture. Its one of my favourite places to visit.
8 locals recommend
The Mission House Studio Ltd
Nickolai and Beka have beautifully restored an old church and filled it with photography and sculpture. Its one of my favourite places to visit.
Arts centre, cafe, restaurant, cinema, workshops, concerts.
A lively centre in the middle of Stornoway
We love An Lanntair.
53 locals recommend
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetArts centre, cafe, restaurant, cinema, workshops, concerts.
A lively centre in the middle of Stornoway
We love An Lanntair.
Food scene
Croft36
36 NorthtonFor yummy food to take with you and enjoy on the beach.
Great spot, new owners so I've not been this season yet but it still looks amazing. Great for a refuel after hiking out to the old temple at Northton.
21 locals recommend
Temple Cafe
22 NorthtonGreat spot, new owners so I've not been this season yet but it still looks amazing. Great for a refuel after hiking out to the old temple at Northton.
Beautiful veiws opposite one of our favourite beaches. Cafe is working on reduced hours so double check their facebook page.
11 locals recommend
Talla na Mara
Beautiful veiws opposite one of our favourite beaches. Cafe is working on reduced hours so double check their facebook page.
There's a great restaurant here called The Anchorage. Would recommend.
Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal station
There's a great restaurant here called The Anchorage. Would recommend.
Only the best coffee on the island I'd say.
There is a bike shop downstairs.
My local.
7 locals recommend
The Hub Cafe
Willowglen RoadOnly the best coffee on the island I'd say.
There is a bike shop downstairs.
My local.
Great coffee and cake.
Can't beat it if you are in the town centre.
Tiny though, only 2 tables .
15 locals recommend
Delights
18 North BeachGreat coffee and cake.
Can't beat it if you are in the town centre.
Tiny though, only 2 tables .
Beach
Drive out a narrow, single-track road and arrive at a glorious beach (with another over the back)
Great views over to Scarp. Don't try and swim that straight though, its dangerous.
9 locals recommend
Hushinish
Drive out a narrow, single-track road and arrive at a glorious beach (with another over the back)
Great views over to Scarp. Don't try and swim that straight though, its dangerous.
One of my favourite beaches - down in Tolsta (where there are a total of 3 great beaches)
18 locals recommend
Garry Beach
One of my favourite beaches - down in Tolsta (where there are a total of 3 great beaches)
Big brother to Dal Beag - Big waves and a fave with the surfers. Head to 40 North afterwards for great food.
Dalmore
Big brother to Dal Beag - Big waves and a fave with the surfers. Head to 40 North afterwards for great food.
Dalbeg
Gorgeous wee beach with a lovely cliff walk option
Historic Site
An obvious choice really. Go to Alpacacino after for coffee and cake. Just down the road.
81 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones
An obvious choice really. Go to Alpacacino after for coffee and cake. Just down the road.
Sightseeing
Exhibition on the Story of Harris Tweed - weaver demos on Thur(2-3) and Fri (1.30-2.30)
Harris Tweed Authority
2 Cromwell StExhibition on the Story of Harris Tweed - weaver demos on Thur(2-3) and Fri (1.30-2.30)
Beautiful building, lovely cafe and great distillery tours - book in advance for the tours.
48 locals recommend
Isle of Harris Distillery
Beautiful building, lovely cafe and great distillery tours - book in advance for the tours.