Tourists seeking an alternative travel destination to the popular Isle of Skye should consider venturing further to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.   Top Reasons to Visit the Isle of Lewis… Be among sheep instead of crowds–it’s quiet and relatively unknown Explore miles of empty white-sand beaches Wander through unique archaeological ruins […]

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Are you familiar with the Lewis Chessmen? The strange-looking chess pieces that were found on the Isle of Lewis long, long ago? They’re not only world famous, but shrouded in mystery. Who found them? Where did they come from? Who carved them? And where were they going? We can only speculate. We do know the […]

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  • 3 Roses in front of a Castle is my crest - Lady of the Lake tells a secret…
    Ilse of the Skye
    Reach out to the Sword and find a place where 13 gather….
    Use frequencies to watch the show.
    Rainbows for light’s
    Sounds for frequencies.
    Watch and see the sword pulled from the stone.

Heading to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and wondering which sites to visit on the Isle of Lewis? After visiting here, I can share my itinerary tips & ideas for a perfect day! Some guidebooks and blogs make it sound really easy to travel between all their recommendations in a single day. It’s just one little island […]

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Travelers usually head south to Harris to find the prettiest beaches on this island, but those in the know can find equally beautiful beaches on the western side of this isle…such as Uig Sands, Reef Beach and Dalbeg Beach. Thanks to social media, it’s easy to spot a dramatic pic on Instagram and vow to […]

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  • Alison Cloonan - I didn’t know there was such great beaches in Harris, thankyou fir sharing

  • Kim - Yes, so many beautiful beaches all along the coast! Dalbeg happens to be on the Lewis side of the island but Harris has plenty of similar options.

One souvenir you will surely see in Scotland is Harris tweed. Whether plain twill, traditional Herringbone or plaid, this distinctive patterned fabric is used to make everything from smart men’s suit jackets and vests to fashionable outerwear and trendy clothes designed with flair! Stores all over Scotland, and even on ferry boats, sell Harris tweed […]

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  • Lawrence Kenchen - I love Harris Tweed products, especially your suits, jackets and hats. But unfortunately you never have a real sale the is within my budget. Hence, no Harris Tweed for me.😪

  • Kim - It is a quality purchase to be sure! We bought small items that we could easily stash in our suitcase. Even if you’re not in Scotland, many are available online like tweed wallets, bag, ipod covers, caps.

  • Anna - Lovely! These are the best uk souvenirs to collect.

  • Benton Main - Great info and BEAUTIFUL photos

  • Kim Walker - Thank you so kindly!!

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