Isle of Lewis Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Standing Stones

Calanais standing stones is a landmark located on Isle of Lewis. Scotland have quite a few similar places but this is the main one. The stones in the movie Outlander were based on Calanais stones. To get there you need to have a car. There are a few places to see the stones around. There are 4 locations in total. How to get there: The sones are located on the west side of Isle of Lewis, around 30min drive from Stornoway.

Outer Hebrides can be regarded as a remote area of the Su-Highland, and you can take a boat to the sea island on Sky Island or Aleppo. But in general, the sadness of the wilderness under the storm, the narrow seaside cliff road is not a popular travel taste after all. The standing stones here have a fairly long history and are relatively well preserved in Europe, but since there is no background knowledge, I have not been able to understand their possible functions. There are many uninhabited islands in the outer Hebrides, which can be returned to and from the boat on the same day. Perhaps it is more suitable for holidaymakers who like to stay away from the city and focus on sea fishing and wilderness activities.

After a 2 hour ferry ride, we reach Stornoway, a 1 kilometers 13 minutes walk, we reach Lews Castle located west of the town of Stornoway, Isle of lewis, which was built in the years around 1844-1851. James Matheson having made his fortune from his chinese opium trade purchased the island of lewis for £190000 from Mackenize Trustees. He was also the co founder of Jardine Matheson company in 1832. canton. The museum and gallery inside is enter by donations, no fees. There have a cafe for you to have your food, outside garden area is also a good place to chill.

Carloway Broch is located above Loch an Duin on a rocky knoll in a good defensive position. It is 36 kilometers 36 minutes drive from Stornoway harbour or bus W2 with 6 minutes of walk. The Carloway Broch is one of the best preserved in the Hebrides that date back over 2000 years. It is approximately 9 metres high and 15 metres diameter. It is open 24 hours with no admission fee, visitors centre is only open in summer.

Isle of Harris

In the very north of Scotland, there are some islands called Lewis and Harris. Harris is famous for its beaches. A beautiful places overall. You need a car to get there and it’s the most convenient way to get around. You can see some highland cows and sheep. It’s a beautiful place to be at on a sunny day. You need a few days to explore the whole area but one full day for visiting the beaches is enough. How to get there: take a ferry from Ullapool to the isles.

The Calanais standing stones are one of the most magnificent and best preserved Neolithic monuments that were erected 5000 years ago. It was 27 kilometers 26 minutes drive from Stornoway harbour or bus W2 plus 10 minutes walk. The stones are free to go in and open 24 hours. Beside the stones is the visitor centre is home to an exhibition, cafe and gift shop. The cafe is a perfect place to relax with a stunning view of Loch Roag. For the stones mystery surrounds its exact purpose, although much of the evidence indicates that these stones will be the sites of both astronomical observation and rituals activities.