Isle of lewis scotland

Located off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Lewis and Harris is often thought to be two separate Islands. Crossing the Minch from Skye to the Outer Hebridean Island of Lewis and Harris is a magical experience and should be part of any Scotland itinerary.

Look! It's a Wee Coo! They are adorable and I must have one. It will fit in perfectly with my dream menagerie that includes a hippo, giraffe and camel. Matt continues to tell me NO, but I think I'm wearing him down. Someday. This gorgeous Highland Cow was spotted as we explored the area around Oban, Scotland. Scotland continues to be a top three favorite destinations for me. Everything about it is perfect including these shaggy beasts. Oban is a resort town about 2 hours north of Glasgow…

"Sing me a song of a lass that is gone...say, could that lass be I?" - Skye Boat Song A magical place I have been wanting to visit for years was the Callanish Stones on

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

In this post, you'll uncover all of the weird and wonderful things to do on the magical Isle of Lewis and Harris, located in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.

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The Isle of Lewis covers 683 square miles and is the northern half of Harris and Lewis which forms the northern region of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland.

Castles of Scotland on Instagram: “The blackhouse village of Gearrannan is a quaint cluster of traditional stone crofts on the Isle of Lewis; a reminder of Hebridean heritage…”

Unmissable things to do in Lewis and Harris. From award winning beaches to ancient historical sites, there is something for all to love in Lewis and Harris.

Overlooking the bay at low tide in the area of Timsgarry, Uig on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The inn is Baile na Cille.