Na h-Eileanan Siar

An archipelago off the northwest coast of Scotland, where white sand beaches, prehistoric standing stones, and Gaelic culture create a remote and pristine island landscape.

The Outer Hebrides, also known as Na h-Eileanan Siar, lie in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of mainland Scotland. Comprising islands like Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra, they are a stronghold of Gaelic culture. Highlights include the prehistoric Calanais Standing Stones and Dun Carloway broch, the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village which reconstructs traditional dwellings, and the white sands and turquoise waters of Luskentyre Beach on Harris. Barra Airport is famous for planes landing on the beach, and the remote St Kilda archipelago is a World Heritage site. May to September offers long daylight hours and more stable weather. Gateways include Stornoway Airport and Barra Airport, or ferries from mainland Scottish ports, with islands connected by ferries and causeways.

Destinations

• Lewis and Harris
• Uists and Barra
• Isle of Harris

Itineraries

• Outer Hebrides: Barra to Lewis 7-Day Island Hop – Island-hop from south to north along the Hebridean Way, from Barra's beach airport to the Calanais Standing Stones.