St Columba's Church, Ui
Eaglais na h-Aoidhe
Medieval church ruins on the isthmus leading to the Eye Peninsula, the burial ground of the MacLeods of Lewis, with finely carved tomb monuments.
The Ui Church ruins lie about 6 km east of Stornoway, beside the isthmus leading to the Eye Peninsula. Built around the 14th century, it was the burial place of the MacLeod chiefs of Lewis. Inside, medieval grave slabs carved with warrior figures are preserved. The church was reinforced and restored in recent years. Admission is free, and the setting of bay and graveyard makes it a good stop. From here you can continue to Tiumpan Head at the eastern tip of the peninsula to watch for whales.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- HMY Iolaire Memorial
- Stornoway
- Lews Castle & Museum nan Eilean
- Tiumpan Head
- Bridge to Nowhere & Garry Beach
- Clach an Truiseil
- St Moluag's Church (Teampull Mholuaidh)
- Butt of Lewis Lighthouse