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Hidden Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides

Times gone by – Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides

The open landscapes of the Outer Hebrides provide a wonderful setting for the exploration of ancient monuments spanning 6,000 years of human occupation.

Climate change and the consequences

The climate deteriorated around 3,500 years ago, becoming cooler and wetter, and blanket peat spread more widely across the land. People no longer grew crops such as early forms of wheat and barley, but raised cattle and other livestock. The island chieftains began to build grand circular stone towers, or brochs, which served as family home, farmstead, defensive refuge, and impressive castle. The best preserved of these Iron Age strongholds in

The arrival of the Vikings

The famous Lewis Chessmen and their new home

Castles and churches from the Middle Ages

Remains of small castles and forts from later in the Middle Ages pepper the islands, the best preserved being Kisimul Castle in Barra, and numerous medieval churches are fascinating to visit, whether romantically ruined or restored like Rodel Church , Harris, with its remarkable carvings.

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There is so much more to the intriguing and accessible archaeology of the Outer Hebrides, and our expert guides are delighted to offer general or specialist tours .

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this magnificent Hebridean seascape on the second stop of our tour. We’ll go walking past the lilly pond surrounded by peaty, heather covered hills and walk onto a glorious expanse of sand. Head over to the majestic sea stacs and marvel at their rugged beauty before taking a look at the Bridge to Nowhere – a great spot for photos.

Bridge to nowhere

The Bridge to Nowhere was thus named because beyond the bridge there is no road. The bridge was built as part of planned new route along the east coast of Lewis from Tolsta to Ness. However, it was one of the many ambitious plans Lord Leverhulme, who owned the Isle of Lewis from 1918 – 1923, never quite made to fruition.

Caisteal a Mhorar

Caisteal a’Mhorair Sea Stac, Traigh Ghearadha, or Garry Beach as it is often called, is just south of the Bridge to Nowhere.

Once you get down to this beach, you will see the magnificent sea stacs rising from the sand at the southeast end of the beach. 

The tallest and most substantial of the three stacs rising from the sands and is called Caisteal a’Mhorair (the Castle of the Nobleman). It is called this as the remains of a possible medieval castle sit on top of this stac.

Caisteal a’Mhorair. (The Castle of the Nobleman). The prominent sea stacks on Garry Beach in the Isle of Lewis look out towards the North Eastern seaboard and the narrow channel that separates the Hebrides from mainland Scotland; an ideal place for a coastal fortress – which is what these stacs once were – with uninterrupted sea views, and look out points on the hill of Beinn Geiradha to the rear. The remains of the medieval castle sit on top of an earlier prehistoric defensive construction and demonstrates how islanders utilised the inhospitable sites round the coast in order to safeguard themselves from possible threat.

Today, the stacs draw visitors from around the globe who explore the sea caves and tunnels in their foundations, and trace the huge quartz deposit in the large tower stac which resembles a heart of crystal.

The monument is of national importance because it is an example of a late prehistoric defensive construction and demonstrates how people utilised inhospitable sites in order to safeguard themselves from possible threat. Examination of the buried archaeological deposits may yield information concerning the occupation phases, domestic activities and material culture of those who lived there in the past.

GRESS RAIDERS MONUMENT

On our way to Garry Beach we’ll stop along the way to view this memorial to the Gress Land Raiders. It stands on a low hill surrounded by earthworks in the form of trenches and waves, a reminder of the First World War and the promises made to those who survived the conflict.

After having fought and faced the horrors of the First World War, crofters returned to Lewis to make good the promise of land and homes made to them by the government. However, they found none and, in their place, farms whose ownership was supported by the island’s new proprietor, Lord Leverhulme. These returning ex-service men were denied crofting land and their condition increased the tensions within the community and highlighted the problems of land usage.

Some of the largest raids took place in Gress in 1919. The resultant battles saw the raiders take and withdraw from the land several times under duress of arrest and pressure from Lord Leverhulme. The raiders determination eventually won and in 1922 the Board of Agriculture took over the farms and divided them into over 100 new crofts, establishing crofting communities which, which thanks to will of men like the raiders, survive to this day

This memorial is dedicated to those who risked imprisonment in their struggle against an oppressive system of land use and ultimately paved the way for reforms to Scottish law.

St Aula’s Church

Looking across from the Gress Memorial we can see an ancient monument across the river.

The monument consists of the ruins of a small pre-Reformation Church situated within a graveyard in use.

It is dedicated to St Aula (St Olaf). This is the only example of a Norse Saint’s commemoration in the Western Isles. It is oblong on plan, twin gabled and orientated NW-SE. The external dimensions of the building are 7.5m by 6.1m over walls 0.7-0.9m thick. The masonry is of random rubble with pinnings and lime mortar.

Above the entrance on the exterior is a stone carved with the letters: “IB MK” and the date 1681. 

There is very little recorded documentation as to the exact nature of this church and so remains rather shrouded in the depths of history!

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Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides - 6 day tour

Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides 6 day / 5 night

The Western Isles lie off the West Coast of Scotland and feature dazzlingly white beaches, loch-dotted landscapes, pre-historic sites and an amazing array of wildlife. This extended tour through the islands of the Outer Hebrides will introduce you to their stunning beauty and unique culture, all preserved by their remote location on the very edge of Europe.  

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Isle of Barra - admire the white sandy beaches and enjoy free time in the charming village of Castlebay

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Day 1 - Edinburgh/Glasgow - Mallaig - Benbecula

Bidding farewell to Edinburgh and Glasgow our journey takes us into the scenic beauty of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park . After a break for refreshments, we travel over the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor to reach Glen Coe, famous for its mountain scenery and being the site of the infamous massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692.

A drive along the banks of Loch Linnhe brings us to Fort William and Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. The next part of our journey will take us along the “ Road to the Isles ”, one of Scotland’s most scenic routes where we will pass the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter movies.

At Mallaig, we board the ferry for our crossing to Lochboisdale on the island of South Uist. As we make our way, lookout for beautiful views of the Cuillin Hills on Skye and the small isles of Rum and Canna. Dinner will be served en route, so on arrival, we head directly to our hotel on Benbecula.

Please note: some departures may operate in reverse.

Overnight: Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula (or similar) (2 nights)

Day 2 - Exploring Eriskay and Vatersay

After our first Hebridean breakfast, it’s time to board our coach and make our way through South Uist and across the causeway to reach the little island of Eriskay. Meaning “Eric’s Island” in Norse, this was where  Bonnie Prince Charlie  landed on 23 July 1745 to start his ultimately failed attempt to capture the British Crown for the Stuart Dynasty. We’ll see the beach where this critical event in Scottish history occurred. 

As we continue our drive, look out for an Eriskay Pony. They are unique to the island and only recently saved from extinction. We board the ferry bound for Barra, where, as we arrive in Castlebay, there are beautiful views of Kisimul Castle to enjoy. 

We’ll visit the castle, once a stronghold of the Clan MacNeil. It dates from the 11th Century and is the sole example of a medieval castle in the Western Isles. During our tour, we’ll see the great hall, kitchen, dungeon and the impressive 60-foot tower. 

Back on Barra, we’ll see Cockleshell Beach, the only airfield where the tides dictate the flight times. 

Look out for “Suidheachan”, the former home of the author  Sir Compton MacKenzie , who wrote “Whisky Galore”, a tale that was based on an actual event that took place here in 1941. The book spawned two movies. The classic version dates from 1949 and was filmed mainly on the neighbouring island of Vatersay, our next destination. 

We’ll return to Eriskay by ferry and return to our hotel, where dinner awaits.

Day 3 - Benbecula - Isle of Harris - Stornoway

It’s time to bid farewell to Benbecula today as we travel northwards using the causeway to reach North Uist. The landscape is scattered with little lochans, while on the coast, there are beautiful sandy beaches to explore. At Berneray, we catch the ferry for the short crossing to the Isle of Harris.  

Our landfall is in Leverburgh, a little village renamed by Lord Leverhulme , who planned to turn the village into a major fishing port. His dream died with him in 1925, and the project was abandoned.   

We’ll stop in Rodel to visit  St Clement’s Church , which dominates the village. Built for the Clan MacLeod, it dates from the 15th Century and was dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church tombs are amongst the most spectacular in Scotland.   

We take the coastal route to see the stunning beaches at Horgabost, Borve and Scarasta. There are also fantastic views over to the little island of Taransay , which found unlikely fame in the BBC programme “Castaway”. 

We’ll make a stop so you can enjoy some refreshments in Tarbert, the primary community on the Island of Harris. From here, we’ll travel through the mountainous scenery of North Harris and make our way into Lewis. Our home for the next three nights will be in Stornoway.

Overnight: Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (or similar) (3 nights)

Day 4 - Excursion to Callanish Standing Stones and Norse Mill

After breakfast, we leave Stornoway behind and make our way to the wild west coast of Lewis to visit the Standing Stones of Callanish . Thought to be over 5,000 years old, there are some 50 stones, including 19 monoliths marking out a megalithic avenue and a circle of 13 stones, with a cairn in the middle. The purpose of the stones is lost in the mists of time. Some experts claim it was a place of ritual activity. Others suggest it was some form of astronomical observatory.

Later, we move on to visit the Black Houses at Gearrannan. These thatched houses were once a common sight throughout the Highlands and Islands until relatively recently. Housing livestock as well as people, they were built with double walls to give extra protection from the elements. Many had no chimney, so the smoke just escaped through the turf roof.

Our last visit today is to Shawbost, where we’ll visit the Norse Mill and Kiln , a well-preserved grain mill of a style used by the Vikings, who settled in Lewis around the 12th Century. This example was used by the islanders up until the 1930s. Enjoy the lovely ocean views as we explore these picturesque thatched buildings.

Day 5 - Butt of Lewis Excursion

This morning is spent in Stornoway. This bustling port is the island’s main town and developed from a Viking settlement around a sheltered bay.

Today, we visit Lews Castle , built as a country house that was gifted to the people of Stornoway in 1923. Today it’s a museum that contains six of the fascinating Lewis Chessmen , a collection of 12th Century chess pieces. You can also take a virtual journey through the islands in a series of wrap-around video presentations.

On the outskirts of Stornoway sits Eaglais-na h-Aoidhe , also known as St Columba’s Ui Church. This medieval building is one of the most significant archaeological sites on Lewis. It’s thought the main church dates from the 13th Century or even earlier. It became the burial site for the Macleod Chiefs of Lewis. During your visit look out for the two central carved stones, they are amongst the best examples to be found in Scotland.

Later, we travel to the northerly tip of the island, home to generations of hardy seafarers. We’ll visit the Port of Ness before moving on to the  Butt of Lewis , where the Atlantic waves crash into the cliffs, guarded by a unique lighthouse designed by the prolific lighthouse engineer David Stevenson in 1862. 

Day 6 - Stornoway - Inverness – Edinburgh/Glasgow

We have an early start this morning as we head to the ferry terminal for our sailing back to the mainland. Crossing The Minch will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and breakfast will be served on board.

The sheltered waters of Loch Broom will guide us towards the picturesque town of Ullapool , where we disembark. Back on our coach, we’ll travel through the North West Highlands to reach Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands.

Our journey south will continue into the picturesque Cairngorms National Park, then through the Grampian Mountains to reach Highland Perthshire.

After a break, we’ll continue through the Kingdom of Fife, then across the Forth Estuary to reach Edinburgh, and then to Glasgow.  

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If you enjoy the art of first-class travel whilst enjoying amazing value then an Escorted Tour is just for you. These tours are carefully researched and combine quality hotels, luxury travel, informative visits and leisure time. You’ll find our Escorted Tours to be memorable - for all the right reasons!

You will travel aboard a state of the art motorcoach with air-conditioning, reclining seats, oversized windows and emergency washroom. Many coaches are equipped with WiFi too.

An experienced tour manager will lead the tour and your coach will be expertly driven by a professional driver. In certain locations you’ll may be joined by a local guide who will provide local insight and show you the highlights.

These tours are inclusive of superior tourist class accommodation, transportation, selected admission fees and many meals.

On many tours you’ll have the chance to personalise your touring experience by participating in some carefully planned optional excursions. These are at additional expense and, if available, details will be provided with your tour documentation.

What type of room should I choose?

Selecting the right sleeping arrangements can be a little bit confusing, so here is a description of what you can expect from the hotel accommodation offered as part of your tour:

Single room - this is a room for one person sleeping in a single bed. 

Twin room - this is a room for two people sleeping in two separate beds.

Double room - this is a room for two people sharing one large bed. 

Family room - this is a room for three people sleeping in one large bed (2 people) and one single bed (1 person).

Please note that a family room  is normally a standard double or twin room with either a sofa bed or a rollaway bed.

All room types, other than twin rooms, are subject to availability. 

Can you arrange pre or post tour accommodation?

If you are flying internationally to reach United Kingdom then it is worth considering arriving a day early to relax and let the jet-leg subside.

Please email us for a quotation at [email protected] .

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You can bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. The maximum weight allowance and luggage dimensions varies by tour so you should check the tour documentation for the luggage policy that applies to your tour.  

What meals are included?

One of the great things about travelling on an Escorted/ Premium Escorted Tour is the generous number of meals included as standard.

Start the day with a freshly cooked breakfast or, if you prefer, there’s always a lighter continental option available too. You’ll find a number of evening dinners included which will give you the opportunity of sampling some local delicacies.

Check the “What’s Included' list on the relevant tour page for the exact number of meals that are featured on your tour.

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Accommodation

• 5 nights hotel accommodation
• Location: Benbecula (2) and Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (3)
• Cooked/Continental breakfast (5)
• Table d’hote dinners (5)

Visits, Admissions and Experiences

• Admission to Kisimul Castle, St Clements Church, Callanish Standing Stones, Gearannan Blackhouse village, Norse Mill, Lews Castle and Museum and St Columba’s Church Ui.  

Tour Essentials

• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats 
• All ferry fares and reservations
• All baggage handling and hotel tips are included
• Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director
• Service charges and taxes 

Departure information

From Glasgow

North Hanover Street Bus Stance, Glasgow, G1 2BP

Tour departure times will be advised in your tour documentation. 

Check-in: TBA hrs Tour Departs: TBA hrs Tour Returns: TBA hrs

From Edinburgh

Outside Reception at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8NF

Child details

Please contact us for information on child prices. 

Price Notes

Accommodation The price of this tour includes hotel accommodation with en-suite bathroom. 

Departure and Return Times Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days before departure.

FAQs Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

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we had a lovely tour of the islands. very informative and a friendly guide. everything done to make the trip enjoyable.

The scenery was stunning. The hotels were nice. The driver, Ian, was first rate. I have never seen a more well cared for and clean coach. And he'd done this trip many times, so was able to point out places of interest and share local stories. Definitely a trip worth taking!

A very full itinerary made the most of our time in the Outer Hebrides, maximising the number of islands visited. Some long days but literally covered a lot of ground. Very interesting history, archaeology and geography with stunning scenery too.

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Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides

Vatersay Bay, the Outer Hebrides in Scotland

Travel the length and breadth of the Western Isles on a tour that includes visits to 5,000-year-old standing stones, time to enjoy areas of natural beauty and four scenic ferry crossings, along with accommodation, 5 dinners and 5 breakfasts.

Our extended tour of the Outer Hebrides has proved extremely popular, offering as it does a unique opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the Western Isles. Our Grand tour takes in all the beauty and diversity of this very special environment with nine or ten different islands (depending on departure) and four ferry trips included. Two comfortable hotels ensure that this holiday in the Outer Hebrides is as relaxing as possible, while at the same time offering great variety and the sense of a true journey of discovery which will live long in the memory. This itinerary features part of the North Coast 500, the highly scenic coastal route which begins and ends in Inverness. Highlights include visits to Luskentyre Beach, the Standing Stones of Callanish, the Norse Mill at Shawbost, the Black Houses of Gearrannan, Cockleshell Beach airport on the Isle of Barra, St. Clement's Church at Rodel and South Uist's Kildonan Museum.

From £895 per adult

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DAVE'S HEBRIDEAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOURS (Isle of Lewis) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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A little about us and our tours, explore the hebrides with hugh at a relaxed island pace.

At Hebridean Isle Tours we aim to make your visit to the Hebrides a memorable one.

We welcome lone travellers and we will not cancel due to lack of numbers.

All our tours are done a relaxed Hebridean pace where you set the timetable our three planned tours, one of the Isle of Lewis, one of Isle of Harris and another over to Uig on the trail of the Lewis Chessmen, visit all the well known sites throughout the Isles plus many more hidden treasures.

You can join one of our group tours, which has no more than 8 passengers or if you prefer we can make up an itinerary especially for you on our bespoke tours.

Hugh or Gordon, your local guides, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship and talk you through the history of the island as well as taking you to some of the most picturesque place imaginable.

Even if you bring your own transport over, spend a day with Hebridean Isle Tours to show you these beautiful isles before you explore yourself.

Booking can't be easier, just follow the link to our booking page, all our tours are available to book there but please contact us if you would like a specific tour on a specific day and we will try to arrange that for you.

All you have to do then is sit back, relax, get the craic and enjoy the ride.

Allow your adventure to begin with our tours

At Hebridean Isle Tours we offer a variety of tour packages, all promising that added personal touch.

All our tours guarantee a truly authentic travel experience and memories that will last forever.

Please take a look at the different tour packages we offer below.

Isle of Lewis Historical Tour

Prices are £90 per person, group bookings or exclusive tours available

Experience breathtaking scenery and some of the worlds most well preserved archaeological sites with Hugh your local guide This tour is a great option for you to explore the Isle of Lewis. Once we collect you we head north towards the Butt of Lewis at the most northerly point of the island, with its magnificent cliffs and an abundance of bird life including Gannets, Arctic Terns and Shags, which has also been noted as the windiest place in the UK, after taking in some of the spectacular scenery we aim for the west side where we stop at the Arnol Blackhouse, Carloway Broch and finally at the magnificent Calanais Standing Stones. Booking is essential.

Some site have an admission fee. Food is not provided. Please allow 5-6 hour

The Stunning Isle of Harris

Once we collect you we head south through Lewis and into the Isle of Harris with its abundance of Lewisian Gneiss, which is some of the oldest rocks in Britain and indeed the world, then further south round the east coast and the Bays of Harris down to Rodel and St Clements Church then up the west coast viewing some of the most spectacular beaches on the planet, Horgabost and Seilebost with views over to Luskentyre with plenty opportunities to stop off and explore or just sit and relax taking in its beauty. We have a stop off in Tarbert for some retail therapy where you can visit the Harris Tweed shop and also the Isle of Harris Distillery before returning north to Stornoway. Booking is essential, this tour can be arranged for any day, please contact us for details, some sites have an admission fee. Please allow 5-6  hours for this tour. Food is not supplied

Uig and the trail of the Chessmen

£90 per person, group bookings or exclusive tours available.

Discover Uig on the west side of the Isle of Lewis a land of mystery and history with ancient mountain ranges, once as high as the Himalayas to the vast beautiful Uig sands. From the end of the road, literary, with the site of ancient temples and nunneries to Ardroil where the Lewis chessmen were uncovered. A land steeped in nearly four thousand years of history including Viking times right up to a WWW2 base. The scenery and Atlantic views are unbelievable with plenty stops for photo opportunities.

We start our day with a visit to the local museum in Stornoway, Museum nan Eilean, to view some of the chess pieces and get an excellent insight into local history and culture, before we leave Stornoway.

Private and Bespoke Tours

Does your family hail from the outer Hebrides? If so, let us know and we will design a tour for you. Maybe they were part of the 300 young Lewis folk who sailed on the SS Metagama from Stornoway and settle in Canada and North America on the 21st April 1923 or did they travel further afield, let us know where they originated from and we can build a tour around your needs.

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Each of our tours are prepared to your specification and requirements, We go where you want to go.

We are currently offering private, exclusive tours of Scotland for you and your party of up to a maximum of 8 passengers.

We can source the best accommodation and stopovers for your tour. we can arrange tours of any duration from 3-10 days depending on your requirements.

We can tailor your tour to visit any part of the Scottish mainland and also some of the Islands too.

We can arrange to meet you in our major cities Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness depending on where you arrive.

We can also include your own personal Scottish Traditional Music tour with live performances playing tunes from the areas we visit.  Although this service is available throughout the year please email [email protected] for availability.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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