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Port guide: what to see and do on a cruise ship excursion in Stornoway

By Julie Peasgood | 10 Feb 2023

The Uig Chessmen. Picture: Shutterstock/Marcin Kadziolka

Make the most of a cruise ship stop in the Outer Hebrides’ captivating capital with a guide to what to see and do, where to eat and which souvenirs to buy on a cruise excursion in Stornoway

A firm favourite on the BBC’s shipping forecast, Stornoway is the capital of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides , an ancient chain of islands home to magical white-sand beaches, awe-inspiring landscapes, remarkable wildlife, fresh seafood and an unrivalled peace and serenity.

Located on the east coast of Lewis, the most northerly of all the Western Isles, Stornoway began as a Viking settlement and is now a thriving port of call. While many cruise lines feature the islands’ largest town on their itineraries, the much-anticipated new Deep Water Terminal – currently under construction – is expected to be a game changer for cruise visitors because larger ships will no longer need to tender passengers in.

Stone circle at Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. Picture: Shutterstock/travellight

What to do on a cruise excursion in Stornoway

I first fell in love with Stornoway, and subsequently the Outer Hebrides, on a ship’s excursion. Although it’s a lively gateway to the islands, it remains unspoilt and has plenty to offer visitors.

Popular excursions provided by cruise lines cover the celebrated highlights of Lewis: the superb monolithic Callanish Standing Stones on the west coast, the historic Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, and Rib adventures along the coastline where you can spot seals, dolphins, basking sharks and dramatic sea caves.

Pre-dating Stonehenge at more than 5,000 years old, the world-famous Callanish Standing Stones are not only free, they are also open year-round. And unlike their southerly counterpart, touching them is permitted, meaning you can feel a connection with the most mysterious stone circle in Britain.

A short drive away is another must-see: the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village features a group of authentically restored thatched crofters’ cottages, so you can step back in time and experience a bygone Hebridean lifestyle.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Harris. Picture: Shutterstock/Merle Robillard

Which of the Outer Hebrides islands can you visit on a cruise?

The island of Harris, adjoining Lewis to the south, is blessed with jaw-dropping, Caribbean -style beaches and turquoise seas, but given the distances involved, Harris is more likely to be covered by a private car or minibus tour.

Several ships offer day trips with assigned drivers, so although it is possible to rent your own car – and there is only one road south, so you won’t get lost – it may be a little daunting to attempt in a limited time frame.

But if you do wish to be independent and go off-piste, Stornoway is a safe place to explore and has lots to do within easy reach of the picturesque port. The Town Hall houses the Harris Tweed Authority, where you can watch skilled weavers working the looms to produce this unique cloth.

Then browse the Harris Tweed Hebrides shop for jackets, coats, bags and accessories in a myriad of colourful weaves.

Sandy beach and turquoise sea at Seilebost on the Isle of Harris, Scotland. Picture: Shutterstock/Helen Hotson

What is Stornoway famous for?

The Stornoway Smokehouse on Shell Street is renowned for its mouthwatering, whisky-cured smoked salmon, cheese, and peat-smoked kippers (if your cabin doesn’t have a fridge you can always order online for delivery at a later date).

And if you’re a fan of black pudding you’re in the right place, because Charles Macleod Butchers sells award-winning, gourmet black or white puddings that are second to none.

There is a cluster of excellent coffee shops in the town: Artizan, No.9, Kopi Java and my favourite, The Blue Lobster, are all very popular, as is antiques emporium Lewis Revival, full of eclectic, fascinating collectables.

It’s well worth visiting Lews Castle too, an imposing Gothic Revival-style castle built in the mid-1800s and set in lovely grounds overlooking the harbour. And don’t miss the Museum nan Eilean next door: immersive and interactive, it gives both historical and contemporary insights to the Hebrides, with well-presented exhibits including several of the original, iconic Lewis Chessmen.

Lews Castle, Stornoway. Picture: Shutterstock/MyTravelCurator

Which cruise lines visit Stornoway?

Cruise lines that feature Stornoway in their itineraries include: P&O Cruises, Azamara, Oceania Cruises, Hurtigruten, Saga, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Marella Cruises, Holland America Line, NCL, Celebrity Cruises, Seabourn, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Carnival, Viking and Royal Caribbean International.

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Port Stornoway cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Stornoway is a port town on Isle of Lewis, part of Scotland's Outer Hebrides (Western Isles). The town has population around 8,000, ranking it biggest in the Hebrides. Stornoway is a major seaport of Outer Hebrides, serving both passenger ships ( ferries and cruise liners) and cargo ships.

Stornoway harbour houses small shipyard, slipway (boat ramp), boat marina (with yacht moorings), 3 large docking piers (for commercial ships), Stornoway Lifeboat Station (run by Royal National Lifeboat Institution). Here is homeported a large fishing fleet and Tom Sanderson (lifeboat). HMCG (UK coastguard) operates the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre is also housed in the harbour area.

In 2007, were proposed plans for building an undersea tunnel between Harris and Lewis and mainland Scotland (Stornoway- Ullapool ). One of the possible routes would be over 40 mi (60 km) long - ranking it the world's longest road tunnel.

The annual Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) is a 4-day event in July attracting over 10,000 tourists. Black pudding is a popular gourmet dish with PGI status - granted by European Commission to prevent puddings produced elsewhere to be marketed as "Stornoway". Stornoway is best known for Harris Tweed Hebrides (UK's main producer of the fabric), Callanish Stones (5000-years-old arrangement of standing stones), Lewis Chessmen (12th-century chess pieces carved from walrus ivory), Gearrannan Blackhouse Village (Holiday accommodation complex), also some of the UK's/world's most picturesque beaches. The town's most notable buildings include Lews Castle, Stornoway Town Hall, Lewis War Memorial, Lewis Loom Centre, Lanntair (modern art centre with gallery, auditorium, bar, restaurant).

In 2017, the cruise port handled a total of 43 ship calls. In 2019 were handled 57 ship calls and ~16,500 cruise tourists, arriving mostly on smaller-sized vessels. Maiden port calls in 2019 made Queen Victoria ( Cunard ), Hanseatic Nature ( Hapag-Lloyd ), Le Champlain ( Ponant ), Zuiderdam ( Holland America ), AIDAaura ( AIDA ), Crystal Serenity ( Crystal Ocean ), Star Pride ( Windstar ).

In February 2021, Stornoway Port Authority received GBP 48,6 million (~EUR 56.6M / ~USD 66,75M) for building a new deepwater cruise terminal with capacity to handle even the world's largest passenger ships (with max LOA length 360 m / 1181 ft and max draught 10 m / 33 ft). Works on the new facility started in April 2022 and were initially scheduled for completion in May 2023, but the inauguration was eventually postponed to 2024. The new Deep Water Terminal also allows homeporting operations as Stornoway is a good departure port for ex-UK itineraries to Iceland and the Faroes. The port is also an overnight crossing to/from Belfast , Greenock-Glasgow , Invergordon and Kirkwall .

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Ferries and cruise ships to Lewis and Harris Island dock at Stornoway - port town on the eastern coast. The ferry terminal is operated by CalMac Ferries - the largest ferry (passenger and vehicle shipping) operator between mainland Scotland and 22 large islands on the country's west coast.

Ferry port's address is "Ferry Terminal, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AE". Passenger terminal's opening hours are:

• (Winter months) Monday to Friday (5:45 am - 7 am / 9 am - 5 pm), Saturday (9 am - 2:30 pm) and Sunday (12-midnight - 2:30 pm).
• (Summer months) Monday to Friday (5:45 am - 7 am / 9 am - 5 pm), Saturday (5:45 am - 7 am. / 9 am - 3:30 pm) and Sunday (6:45 am - 8 am / 12-midnight - 3 pm).

CalMac Ferries between Stornoway and Ullapool offer 3 daily crossings, with travel time 2,5 hours.

New cruise berth Pier 3 (Deep Water Terminal)

In 2018, Stornoway Port Authority started tendering for the design of a new (ferry and cruise-dedicated) berth with capacity to serve world's biggest passenger ships . The design project was completed in May 2019. Construction works were planned to start in December 2019, with scheduled completion by June 2022. However, due to the COVID crisis, the project was postponed to 2022-2024.

On April 12, 2022, Stornoway Port Authority awarded a GBP 49 million (EUR 56,6M) construction contract to McLaughlin & Harvey (1853-founded building and civil engineering company). The Deep Water Terminal (multi-purpose facility) was scheduled to be ready and operational for season 2024.

The new cruise terminal is at Pier 3 (downtown Stornoway) and also serves the Stornoway-Ullapool ferries . The ferry terminal building provides modern amenities (including WCs, free Wi-Fi, information, tour booking, car rentals, etc) for both cruise and ferry passengers. Tourists are greeted by a voluntary group of Stornoway Cruise Ambassadors who provide complimentary maps, info and advice on the region's most popular activities.

Before the port development 2022-24 (Deep Water Terminal), the cruise port had capacity to handle only ships with max LOA length 156 m (512 ft). Larger vessels were anchored and their passengers were transported/ferried ashore via the ship's tender boats. The new deepwater quay allows berthing of liners with max LOA length 360 m (1181 ft), which results in bigger annual cruise shipping traffic (up to 40 vessels) and increased tourist numbers, meaning more revenues to the Outer Hebrides economy.

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Stornoway in Scotland is a beautiful, bustling town in the wilds of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland that welcomes weary travellers into its corner of the world with good food, beautiful sights, and Harris Tweed.

This stalwart town is the capital city of the entire Western Isles and unites the Outer Hebrides islands of Harry and Lewis.

Most importantly, it’s filled with amazing attractions that proudly shows the vibrant culture and history of Stornoway, with places that call on its past like the Lews Castle, empower artists like at the An Lanntair, and imbue Outer Hebrides culture like HebCelt Festival.

That being said, Stornoway is overflowing with so many exciting activities, events, stories that it’s difficult to plan what you should be doing in Stornoway .

We’ve put together this guide of things to do in Stornoway so that your holiday will be filled with the attractions and events that cater to your specific interests in this amazing city.

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Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

If you’d like to get an in-depth look into the history of Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, and mainland Scotland, then there is no better place to do so than the Museum nan Eilean.

Funded in part by the Western Isles Council (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) and home to the Stornoway Historical Society, this museum was opened as part of Lews Castle and now is the best place to witness and engage with the history that Stornoway offers like the Lewis Chessmen.

The museum is home to a wide range of artefacts, clothing, maps, and papers that take you from the beginnings of Stornoway to the present.

To fully appreciate the town of Stornoway and understand how far it’s come, take an hour or two at the Museum nan Eilean.

Harris Tweed Story Room

There’s no tweed as well-known and spoken of like Harris tweed, and its origins start in Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides.

The Harris Tweed Story Room and Harris Tweed Hebrides is a brilliant way to engage with a crucial part of Stornoway’s growth and notoriety, with authentic tweed machines, clothing, and samples that weave the material’s narrative from the past to the present.

Lews Castle Grounds

At the heart of Stornoway town is the gorgeous Lews Castle, styled in the classical Scottish baronial architecture and is a building, once owned by Sir James Matheson, that has been a part of Stornoway and Lewis since 1847.

Sometimes known as Stornoway Castle and restored by the Western Isles Council, the surrounding castle grounds now play host to cosy accommodation and many vibrant shops. A stroll around the grounds is the perfect way to watch the hustle and bustle of Stornoway town centre while having a picnic with the family.

The Stornoway Trust has also constructed a series of woodland walkways around the grounds for visitors to enjoy as they admire the well-maintained grounds.

With free access grounds, you won’t even need to worry about paying fees for entry!

Storehouse Cafe

If you’re craving a bite to eat as you’re exploring the city or waking up from your accommodation at a place like Caladh Inn, there’s no better place to sit down in the Outer Hebrides than the Storehouse Cafe on Stornoway Castle grounds.

The cafe offers excellent coffee and cake and has some incredible local flavours to offer for lunch, right in the heart of Lews Castle.

The Cafe is perfectly placed on the ground floor of Lews Castle and allows you to dine whilst also basking in the opulence that surrounds you.

An Lanntair Arts Centre

Whether it’s the sounds of music, an art gallery museum, or a thrilling performance, you can be sure that it’s happening at the An Lanntair Arts Centre, right next to the harbour.

An Lanntair is one of the most visited locations in Stornoway and has won many awards for its contemporary art venue, theatre, cinema, and concert hall.

The Arts Centre is an absolute hub of culture and activity throughout the year and the perfect place for you to experience the wide variety of creativity that Stornoway offers.

Whatever your tastes and preferences, An Lanntair has something for you to enjoy.

HebCelt Festival

With how remote the Isle of Lewis of the Outer Hebrides seems to be compared to the rest of the world, you’d think there wouldn’t be any music festivals to enjoy. You’re mistaken.

The HebCelt Festival is the celebration of music and life of the Outer Hebrides that will, without a doubt, get your feet moving with the locals.

The Festival takes place between 13 – 16 July and has many local and international music celebrities hopping on the stage and showing off their talents. The Festival also raises money for the HCF Trust every year, so your money will support local artists.

Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the HebCelt Music Festival.

Stornoway Old Town Hall

Near the historic Lews Castle and town centre sits Stornoway Town Hall, where many of the crucial decisions of the administrative centre that shaped Stornoway were made.

Today, Stornoway Town Hall is pristine and intimidating with the Scottish baronial tower architecture that is present in many of the more established buildings in Stornoway.

Found near Cabarfeidh Hotel and Caladh Inn, Stornoway Town Hall sits on the west side of the town and can be seen towering over the surrounding buildings.

Stornoway Town Hall holds a piece of history that is amazing to behold and will only give it up if you visit the Old Town Hall.

Bethesda Charity Shop

Those thrifty visitors to the Isle of Lewis will be doing themselves a disservice by not visiting Bethesda Charity Shop, near Cabarfeidh Hotel & Caladh Inn.

All pre-loved items you can find here go to a great cause, so you won’t feel bad about purchasing yourself an entirely new wardrobe while here.

You won’t find better bargains on high-quality thrift clothing than at Bethesda Charity Shop. Who knows, you may even find yourself a bit of Harris Tweed.

The Isle of Lewis Sports Centre

If you’re keen to keep your health and fitness while on holiday or want a way for you and the family to spend some time together, there is no better place than this sports centre.

Right in the heart of the town of Stornoway, this hub of activity and adventure is easy to enter and has something for everyone.

With plenty of amenities like a swimming pool, fitness suite, and climbing wall, this sports centre is perfect for whatever kind of exercise you’re looking to do, as long as it’s active!

Stornoway Golf Club

Why wouldn’t you want to work on your handicap while visiting Stornoway? And at Stornoway Golf Club, it’s difficult to resist the urge to tee up.

This golf club has 18 incredible and unique courses to line up your shot for and is a great way to enjoy a calming morning or afternoon golf session while at Stornoway.

After your golfing session, feel free to sit and admire the beautiful, well-maintained greens of the Club at the cafe and bar that overlooks the whole range of courses.

If the full 18 holes don’t fit with your schedule or you want something more family-friendly, then Bayhead Playpark is a great alternative for crazy golf.

Segway Hebrides

Stornoway is a large city to explore, and it’s easy to forget how tiring walking around can be when you’re lost in the fantastic sights it offers.

Segway Hebrides is the ultimate way to traverse around places like Lews Castle grounds and fit more into your day than you ever could walking around the city.

Glide around Stornoway Castle Grounds with guided segway tours and experience the city like never before while being informed of local curiosities and history every step of your way.

Woodlands Centre

Food is best enjoyed when in good company and incredible surroundings, and the Woodlands Centre can provide both with nature being the focus of the dining experience.

The Centre also has outdoor seating and serves as an excellent pet-friendly place to eat, a crucial bonus to natural retreats like this one.

The excellent dining experience offers great meals like soups, sandwiches, incredible coffee and cakes, and holiday specials galore.

Stornoway Balck Pudding is especially a local Outer Hebrides delicacy worth trying at the Woodlands Centre and their fantastic selection of brunch items and local coffee and teas.

Arnish Point Lighthouse

Constructed in 1852, the Arnish Point Lighthouse has acted as a guardian for Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides ever since and now proudly stands on the south beach between the Isle of Lewis and the ocean.

Just a short trip from Stornoway, the Arnish Point is a pretty highlight as you continue the road along the east coast of the Isle of Lewis.

A highlight of a visit is when walking around Arnish Point and witnessing the incredible views towards the Inner Hebrides and the beautiful south beach.

Stornoway Harbour

The heart of Stornoway is Stornoway harbour, an amazing place to sit and witness trade flowing in and out of the Outer Hebrides while eating at one of the many restaurants on Cromwell street.

Those brave enough should also join one of the many guided boat tours available from Stornoway Harbour that allow you to explore the Outer Hebrides, Steering Bay, and the Isle of Lewis from the waters.

As the lifeblood of Stornoway, missing out on a visit to Stornoway Harbour is like missing out on Stornoway itself.

Hebridean Adventures

Hebridean Adventures is your guide to seeing the wildlife hidden beneath the waves of Stornoway.

Their cruises guide you through the Outer Hebrides’ waters and reveal Scottish whales, dolphins, and even more of the ocean’s splendid creatures.

The cruises leave Stornoway harbour through the Steering bay and into the waters beyond, so make sure to book a trip, so you don’t miss their next departure!

• Columba’s Church

Angelic choirs echo through Stornoway when mass occurs at the St. Columba’s church, named after the Irish Abbot who spread Christianity throughout Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.

It sits in Stornoway as the go-to temple for residents on the Isle of Lewis, with much of Stornoway and Lewis observing closures on Sunday to rest.

Whether your visit is for religious reasons or you want to look at the beautiful colours and atmosphere that St. Columba offers, it’s well worth the site search to appreciate this stunning church.

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Watching over the Outer Hebrides, with its powerful light rhythmically flashing over the Western Isles in the distance, is the spectacular Tiumpan Light House.

This feat of engineering is a beautiful working lighthouse complex that’s just a short walk through grassy pastures. It gives onlookers incredible views not only of this regal white-and-gold lighthouse but of the beautiful ocean beyond it.

The Tiumpan Head Lighthouse is a great way to appreciate the true isolation of the Point on the Isle of Lewis.

Walk the Hebridean Way

There is no better way to fully experience the wondrous Outer Hebrides than to walk the 252-kilometre Hebridean Way.

This daunting task is not for the faint of heart but will give you an adventure like none you’ve experienced before.

The Way begins at Vatersay and ends in Stornoway, the perfect place to finish the incredible island journey. It certainly beats landing by plane at Stornoway airport.

Isle of Lewis First World War Memorial

Standing tall on the highest point of Stornoway, this magnificent World War Memorial presents the lives lost in the First World War with the utmost respect.

More castle than a memorial, its architecture honours both the historic Isle of Lewis heritage and provides a place for those who lost family to mourn their loss.

The World War Memorial is too close to the main town of Stornoway to miss out on and deserves a visit while you explore Lewis.

Cameron’s Fish Shop

Nothing beats a fish and chip shop in a harbour town, and Cameron’s Fish Shop sits as one of the best fish shops on the Isle of Lewis. It can be found on Point Street within Stornoway town centre near the harbour.

Enjoy traditional delights of a fish ‘n chippy with favourites like fish & chips, scampi, chip butty, and pickled onions.

Cameron’s is definitely worth going out of your way when you’re craving the wonderful flavours that this main port town offers.

The Boatshed Restaurant

Perfectly situated in the Royal Hotel, the Boatshed Restaurant of Stornoway will serve you a delicious dinner of local specialities and hand caught seafood that rivals many of the best dishes you’ve had.

Enjoy a variety of amazing dinner courses like local hand-dived scallops, mussels, and sustainable creel caught langoustines being just a few of the dishes prepared by the experienced kitchen team.

The Boatshed Restaurant is a refined dining experience for those that enjoy finely crafted and expertly cooked meals, with the confidence to try local flavours like Stornoway black pudding.

Stornoway Airport

The best way to visit Lewis is through the Stornoway Airport, with multiple daily flights in and out of the Scottish mainland.

Stornoway Airport is the gatekeeper between the Isle of Lewis. It is a lovely airport to travel into when you consider it’s the only airport on the island, so take an afternoon to watch unique and interesting plane models fly in and out of the airport.

Next time you’re travelling to the largest settlement on the Isle of Lewis, treat yourself to a trip via Stornoway Airport.

Cromwell Street

Cromwell Street is one of the bustling streets that lead off the sheltered harbour in Stornoway, with Gaelic street signs, plentiful shops, petrol stations, and superb accommodation all in one.

Book yourself into luxury Scottish comfort at accommodation like the Crown Inn, Cabarfeidh Hotel, and Caladh Inn.

The street is also parallel to Point Street, another street filled with bustling shops and activities for you to pursue as you venture into the largest town on the Isle of Lewis.

The Good Food Boutique

If you’re hungry but not sure what you want to eat, this boutique has you covered!

As the name suggests, the boutique offers an incredible smorgasbord of high-quality, artisanal food products that will make your inner foodie squeal.

The boutique, run by local foodie Emma, is a welcoming and lovely visit to those that have a craving that they just can’t fill anywhere else.

Hebridean Tea Store

The Hebridean Tea Store is one of the only shops on the Isle of Lewis. You can get a wide variety of high-quality teas from local Scottish and international brands, herbal and fruit-infused blends, and many more calming remedies.

The exclusivity of the Hebridean Tea Store is reason enough to visit, but trying the incredible selection of teas is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon while enjoying this island harbour and its traditional businesses.

Stornoway Seafari

The Isle of Lewis boasts some spectacular coastlines and views that only can truly be appreciated from the water.

Stornoway Seafari provides excellent and informative tours of the island and wildlife within its waters. The team is happy to personalise your tour to the specifics you want to learn about the island.

Experience the Isle of Lewis from the water and admire the jaw-dropping sights, with easy bookings from the Stornoway harbour.

Stornoway Ferry

The Stornoway Ferry terminal travels throughout both the Outer Hebrides and the Inner Hebrides, allowing easy and smooth travel on your island journey.

Enjoy the boat ride as you make your magical voyage towards the Isle of lewis from the Scottish Mainland, filled with imaginings of what your Stornoway holiday will entail.

The Stornoway Ferry terminal is also the best way to travel into the Isle of Lewis and Stornoway, offering an adventurous way to arrive in the harbour and fresh to start your Stornoway journey.

Island Darkroom

Just outside of Stornoway lies the Island Darkroom, a traditional darkroom in the Outer Hebrides Scotland.

Here you can treat yourself and see the beautiful photographs of the Isle of Lewis and the Outer Hebrides processed with the traditional use of a Scottish darkroom.

Whether you’re leaving Stornoway to your next destination or just taking a quick look around the harbour area, the Island Darkroom is a must-see on your bucket list.

Try Stornoway Black Pudding

Black Pudding is one of the local delicacies you can try at one of the many shops in town, and there’s a bit of a competition going on about who has the best one.

Black pudding is delicious, made from pork or beef blood and mixed with oats into a sausage shape.

The top contenders for the best Black Pudding on the Isle of Lewis are Charlie Barley’s, Willie John, and MacLeod & MacLeod, but it’s definitely worth it to try them all to see what your taste buds prefer.

Gress Beach

The beautiful Gress beach is just outside of Stornoway, with sublime white sands and gorgeous blue water that’s perfect for a beach day with the family and a relaxing afternoon filled with sunbathing and sandcastle-building.

If you can summon the courage to enter the colder Hebridean seas like the locals, this beach is a peaceful place to dive and enjoy the refreshing seawater and air.

Want a second away from the hustle and bustle of Stornoway? Gress beach is the perfect place to do so.

Alladin’s Cave

Alladin’s Cave is an adorable novelty shop found by the harbour of Stornoway. It is a family-owned business that sells a wide range of toys, gifts, local fabrics and materials but is primarily known for its knitting yarn and needles.

As you’re wandering the town’s streets, it’s difficult not to be caught by the colourful shop and its many intriguing items on display.

They cater to the many realms of arts and crafts with paints, maps, pins, posters, and tapestries to hang up in your study or on your wall back home.

Whether you’re interested in looking just for the novelty or serious about taking home a souvenir for your friends and family, Alladin’s Cave is just the place to spend your time exploring.

Other Things To Do in Scottish Isles

• Things to do in Arran
• Things to do in Brodick
• Things to do in Harris
• Things to do in Islay
• Things to do in Isle of Lewis
• Things to do in Isle of Mull
• Things to do in Isle of Skye
• Things to do in Kirkwall
• Things to do in North & South Uist
• Things to do in Orkney
• Things to do in Portree
• Things to do in Shetland

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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.

Exclusive Tours of Scotland

Price on application.

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.

Our Favorite Tour in Scotland! This trip around Lewis and Harris in Fin Macleod´s footsteps was absolutely perfect! Excellent service See Isle of Lewis and Harris with Hebridean Isle Tours- you will learn lots and have fun, too! Great introduction to Lewis with friendly guide Great day on Lewis Some of our reviews from TripAdvisor  click on a review to read more.  

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WHAT WE DO...

The Western Isles boast some of the most magnificent and dramatic coastlines in Scotland. The most enjoyable way to view them is, of course, from the water itself.  Stornoway Seafari Ltd. is here to help you do just that.  

We are a small professional sea tour operator, run by an extremely experienced  skipper and based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

Our services include wildlife/coastal tours that run seasonally between 1st May and 15th October and commercial/personal charters which are available 24/7. Our vessel is a new XS 850 rib, which is MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) Cat 3 coded for 12 passengers and 2 crew.

where we go...

Here at Stornoway Seafari we will go out of our way to suit our customers needs whether on one of our own standard tours or a personal charter.

Outings vary from a 2 hour trip down to Loch Erisort, Witches Pool , Loch Leurbost and Loch Grimshader at a rate of £55 per person, to a 4 hour excursion to the beautiful volcanic Shiant Isles and along the stunning Lochs coastline at a rate of £110 per person. 

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The beautiful natural Harbour at Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides has been recognized as a haven for nearly a thousand years. With the stunning grounds of the Lews Castle as a backdrop, the magnificent scenery of the Outer Hebrides is evident on first arrival into Stornoway, the only town on the archipelago.

The Town center is only a short stroll away from where you are docked or mostly tendered in (ships over 140 meters).

Visitors to this port and island will be welcomed with the Gaelic greeting ‘Ceud Mile Failte' (one hundred thousand welcomes)

Stornoway Port are in the process of developing a large alongside berth, expected to open in time for the 2024 season, which will be able to cater for the largest cruise ships in the world.

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Stornoway is the main town on the Isle of Lewis and is also the home of the Western Isles Council. Just over 6,000 people live in the town, which represents about a third of the Islands total population.  The economy is a mix of traditional businesses like fishing, Harris Tweed and farming, with more recent influences like Tourism, the oil industry and commerce brought about by the digital revolution and communications. 

The Isles of Lewis and Harris are at the North west corner of the group of Islands known as the Hebrides, or Western Isles. The Hebrides are known as the "long island" as they stretch for 100 miles. 

Stornoway is the main port on the Island, due to its sheltered location with the ferry to Ulapool a regular visitor. The sheltered harbor is the reason for Stornoway's existence and was named by the visiting Vikings "Steering Bay" which, when phonetically translated, became the name Stornoway.

Lews Castle. Overlooking Stornoway harbor, the impressive Lews Castle (not Lewis Castle) was built in the mid 1800's by a rich merchant called Sir James Matheson of the Jardine Matheson company. Sir James bought the island of Lewis in 1844, developed this wonderful woodland area and built his mock Tudor castle. Lord Leverhume bought the building, complete with the island, in 1918, and in 1923 gave it back to the people of Lewis. Following completion of refurbishment in 2016, the Castle is now open to the public. It accommodates a fantastic museum of the Western Isles' history and culture; has a restaurant and conference center. It is well worth a visit!

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The Port of Stornoway is the gateway to an island steeped in history. The Standing Stones of Callanish and the Broch at Carloway are recognized among Europe’s most famous ancient monuments. Traditionally constructed Black Houses and Norse Mills are situated within easy reach of the Port.

Shopping and Food

The local delicacy is Stornoway Black Pudding, a blood and oatmeal savory sausage product.

All shops are closed on Sunday.

The currency throughout the UK is the pound (£). You may also hear the slang term quid for pounds. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other parts of the UK, so change the notes before leaving Scotland.

Cash machines (ATM) or less formally 'holes in the wall' are very widely available and usually dispense £10 and £20 notes.

Visa, Mastercard and Maestro, are accepted by most shops and restaurants.

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The Outer Hebrides are one of the few remaining strongholds of the Gaelic language, as evident through the traditional music of the isles and the frequent use of the language by locals. The language even features on street signs around the Hebridean islands.

Most cafe's and restaurants offer free WiFi.

The local emergency telephone number is 999, however the EU-wide 112 can also be used.

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Small stores 6 or 7 days a week (10am - 6pm) Larger stores in general stay open til' 9PM Hyper marts often 24/7

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Stornoway Port Authority

Situated 30 miles off the north west coast of Scotland, Stornoway harbour serves as the gateway to the Outer Hebrides.

As the main seaport of the islands, it offers a wide variety of facilities to accommodate a number of industries including tourism, fishing, marine leisure and commercial shipping.

As the primary ferry port for the Outer Hebrides, over 95 percent of all visitors to the Isle of Lewis travel through Stornoway harbour and it is a regular port-of-call for visiting cruise ships.

Stornoway Port Authority ensures the harbour is maintained to the highest standards, offering a secure and scenic passage to the Outer Hebrides.

Stornoway is situated 30 miles off the North West coast of Scotland. It is the main seaport of the Hebridean Island chain and provides a vital link to mainland Britain.

This lively bustling town has everything you would expect of a modern Commercial Port as well as including one of the leading slipway facilities on the West Coast and islands. As the largest settlement on the Outer Hebrides, Stornoway is the central hub of the islands, providing daily links to the mainland by ferry or plane.

The airport is situated just 4km from the Port, linking the island by air with Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh. There is regular public transport in the form of a bus service and taxi ranks throughout Stornoway.

A marina with a total of 70 berths for vessels up to a maximum length of 24 metres is situated at the north end of the Inner Harbour.

The 70 berths are available all year round. Berths can be allocated to visiting vessels although there is a great demand for these berths during the summer months. In order to ascertain berth availability prior to arrival you should contact the Harbour Office during working hours, or the Duty Watchkeeper after hours and at weekends.  In any event, visiting boats should give one hour’s notice to the Harbour Watchroom on Channel 12 VHF. With brand new facilities for 2014 there is fresh water readily available on the pontoons, along with shore power and Wi-Fi.

The idyllic harbour town provides ample opportunity to explore the culture and tradition of Lewis that makes it so unique today. The Port of Stornoway is the gateway to the beautiful Outer Hebrides and is well equipped to accommodate cruise ships and passengers. The primary cruise liner facility is at Number 3 Pier, capable of taking vessels up to 156 metres length with a maximum draft of 6.5 metres. Reception facilities are readily available in the main Ferry Terminal adjacent to this berth. Smaller vessels may be accommodated at the Number 1 Pier. A cruise liner tender landing pontoon is available by the Ferry Terminal at Number 3 pier. Upon disembarking their vessel, passengers are greeted by the Stornoway Cruise Ambassadors, a voluntary group who provide information and advice on the island’s tourist attractions, and distribute maps of the town centre to all passengers.

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Isle of Lewis Day Tour

Isle of Lewis Day Tour you visit the Arnol Blackhouse, the Carloway Broch, Callanish Stone Circle, Dalbeg and Bosta beach. Leaves at 09.30am from Stornoway. Photostops. Read More

Isle of Harris Day Tour

Harris Day Tour takes you to Tarbert, Luskentyre beach, the golden Road and St Clements Church. Leaves from Stornoway town centre every Monday to Saturday at 09.30am.     

Harris & Lewis Tour

Harris and Lewis tour includes the Arnol Blackhouse, Carloway Broch, Callanish, Luskentyre Beach, Golden Road and weaver demonstration.  Mon-Sat 9:00am

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Question: Where Can I get a tour of Lewis? Answer: Love Hebrides based in Stornoway. We also do tours of Harris.

Question: Where does the Love Hebrides tour leave from? Answer: Perceval Square Car Park, behind the Tourist Office, Stornoway Town Centre.

Question: What time does the Love Hebrides Tour Leave? Answer: 10:30am Monday to Sunday, Open All Year. Other times can be arranged.

Question: How long does the Tour of Lewis Last? Answer: Minimum time is 5 hours. Times can vary depending on your pace.

Question: Are there any tours of Lewis on a Sunday? Answer: Yes, we do tours on Sunday.

Question: How much does the Tour of Lewis Cost? Answer: £95 Ninety five pounds per person. £110 one hundred and 10 pounds on Sunday.

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• History lovers should visit the Lewis War Memorial. It is a war memorial, which is dedicated to the people from the Lewis area that died during the First World War. A person can learn more about the history of the war and its impact on the region.  
• Architecture fans will be fascinated by Lews Castle. It was designed by Charles Wilson who was an architect from Glasgow. The castle was built based on the neo gothic style between the years 1847-1857, and boasts several designs and elements that are attributed to the period.  
• Art enthusiasts should visit the arts center known as An Lanntair. It is the main venue for art and entertainment events in the region. Visitors can admire the art work, and learn more about the pieces and displays, and the subject of art in general.  
• The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a popular international Celtic music festival, which is held in Stornoway on Lewis. Both local and international artists perform at the event. Many tourists from all over the world travel to the town to take part in the festival every year.

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