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Outdoors in Western Isles

Every spot we hold in Western Isles — swim, paddle, walk, viewpoint and dark-sky places, with live conditions.

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Stornoway Harbour

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

A sheltered marina paddle in the main town of the Western Isles, calm inside the harbour with ferry traffic and tidal streams t…

No overflowSunset 22:16
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Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris

Luskentyre, Isle of Harris

A vast white sand bay on Harris with a long, shallow tidal flat and Taransay sitting offshore. The dunes and machair behind the…

Sunset 22:20
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Callanish Stones

Callanish, Isle of Lewis

A 5,000-year-old cruciform stone circle on a level path from the visitor centre, with Loch Roag beyond. Good for a quick visit …

Sunset 22:24