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Although the scenery here in Harris is stunning enough to sit and look at all day long, you may wish to try some of the fabulous local activities on offer or visit one of the many sites of historical interest.
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Sea Harris operate scheduled daily boat trips to St Kilda & The Shiant Islands departing from Leverburgh and Tarbert during the Summer months. Click on the gorgeous image of Village Bay, St Kilda by Alasdair Morrison to take you to their website for more information and to book your trip of a lifetime.
You may have arrived on our gorgeous island at the local Ferry Port of Tarbert but it's well worth another look. Situated in an excellent location to take advantage of local amenities such as cash machines and the post office, there are also a number of cafe's, restaurants and bars to sample our local fare in. More port details are available by clicking on the image.
The Temple Cafe, Northton, is a stunning cafe located in Northton on the Isle of Harris.
Their opening hours are Tuesday - Sunday from 10:30am - 5:00pm and for Sunday evening meals from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Booking is essential so click on the image to take you through to their Facebook page for all their contact details.
Their opening hours are Tuesday - Sunday from 10:30am - 5:00pm and for Sunday evening meals from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Booking is essential so click on the image to take you through to their Facebook page for all their contact details.
St Clement's Church (Tur Chliamainn), or the Church of Rodel as it is also known, was built from about 1520 by Alexander MacLeod of Dunvegan and Harris. It is generally thought to be the grandest medieval building anywhere in the Western Isles. It is a truly stunning building and well worth a visit during your stay with us. Click on the image to be taken to the Historic Scotland page with map references.
Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre is a 30 minute drive away in Leverburgh and offers all sorts of land and water based activities for you to enjoy during your stay. Appropriate kit will be provided whether you choose sea-kayaking, sailing or wind-kiting and cycling activities can also be arranged. Click through to their website from the image to the left for more information.
Don't forget to visit the beautiful Luskentyre Beach. In May 2012 it was named as one of the top 100 travel experiences in the world. Travel Magazine have compiled the guide which ranks the Harris beach alongside Brazil, Florida and South Africa. The guide said “It’s got Caribbean-white sand, Maldives-blue sea, but an average temperature of 7°C! It’s heart-racingly beautiful — and often empty.”
Hebrides Art is a wonderful gallery and coffee shop situated in Seilebost . The gallery is run by Lesley and Alisdair Wiseman who aim to introduce the very best in Hebridean art and crafts, traditional island hospitality and a great place to have a cuppa and enjoy some yummy cakes. Hebrides Art is a VisitScotland 5-star Visitor Attraction and is open Monday to Saturday, April to September, 10:30am to 5:00pm (except Mondays in April and September) – last orders at 4.30pm. Click on the image to link directly to the website for more information and their contact details.
