Canisp guidebook
Cultural
An Lanntair is a hub for creativity and the Arts in the Outer Hebrides. A multi arts venue – at one and the same time a contemporary art gallery, a theatre, a cinema, a dance studio, a concert hall, a platform for poetry and literature, a studio – every space stretched to showcase the Arts in multiple forms. Its work stretches across a national and international platform, yet its distinctiveness lies in being ‘of the place’, rooted in "who we are, and the creativity of Gaelic and the Outer Hebrides takes centre stage."
https://lanntair.com/
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An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetAn Lanntair is a hub for creativity and the Arts in the Outer Hebrides. A multi arts venue – at one and the same time a contemporary art gallery, a theatre, a cinema, a dance studio, a concert hall, a platform for poetry and literature, a studio – every space stretched to showcase the Arts in multiple forms. Its work stretches across a national and international platform, yet its distinctiveness lies in being ‘of the place’, rooted in "who we are, and the creativity of Gaelic and the Outer Hebrides takes centre stage."
https://lanntair.com/
Located in a modern, purpose built extension to the beautifully restored Lews Castle, the Museum nan Eilean opened on 14 July 2016. It's thoughtfully laid out with wonderful, interactive exhibits to enjoy in a glorious setting. Britain’s most north westerly local authority museum & archive service, it covers the islands of the Outer Hebrides from Barra in the South to Lewis in the North.
@MuseumnanEilean
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Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean
Located in a modern, purpose built extension to the beautifully restored Lews Castle, the Museum nan Eilean opened on 14 July 2016. It's thoughtfully laid out with wonderful, interactive exhibits to enjoy in a glorious setting. Britain’s most north westerly local authority museum & archive service, it covers the islands of the Outer Hebrides from Barra in the South to Lewis in the North.
@MuseumnanEilean
IolaireMemorial:situatedatHolmPointnear Stornoway, a poignant memorial for the loss of HM Iolaire, a yacht returning from war in the early hours of New Year’s Day 1919 with the death of at least 201 souls - undoubtedly the most tragic single occurrence to befall the combined island of Lewis and Harris.
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Iolare Memorial
IolaireMemorial:situatedatHolmPointnear Stornoway, a poignant memorial for the loss of HM Iolaire, a yacht returning from war in the early hours of New Year’s Day 1919 with the death of at least 201 souls - undoubtedly the most tragic single occurrence to befall the combined island of Lewis and Harris.
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
For up to the minute tourist info while on the island you can call at the nearby Visit Scotland iCentre
26 Cromwell Street, Stornoway,
Isle of Lewis,
HS1 2DD
(In advance of your holiday: Stornoway@visitscotland.com )
Stornoway VisitScotland iCentre
26 Cromwell Stwww.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
For up to the minute tourist info while on the island you can call at the nearby Visit Scotland iCentre
26 Cromwell Street, Stornoway,
Isle of Lewis,
HS1 2DD
(In advance of your holiday: Stornoway@visitscotland.com )
Food scene
Good Food Boutique
The foodies among you will not want to miss the Good Food Boutique, situated 2 mins from the flat - you will think you've died and gone to heaven browsing through the many delightful treats they have on offer. Place an early sandwich order, then pop along later to collect it. You will of course be sampling their wares in your wee welcome basket
https://www.thegoodfoodboutique.co.uk/
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The Good Food Boutique
59-61 Cromwell StGood Food Boutique
The foodies among you will not want to miss the Good Food Boutique, situated 2 mins from the flat - you will think you've died and gone to heaven browsing through the many delightful treats they have on offer. Place an early sandwich order, then pop along later to collect it. You will of course be sampling their wares in your wee welcome basket
https://www.thegoodfoodboutique.co.uk/
Harris Gin Distillery
Take a wee drive down to Tarbert, Isle of Harris to visit the world famous distillery which is soon expanding its gin produce and to market its long awaited and much anticipated single malt whisky. Knowledgable and entertaining local guides conduct fantastic tours of the distillery and there is a lovely cafe and shop meaning visits are enjoyed by all.
https://harrisdistillery.com/pages/isle-of-harris-gin
Tarbert
Harris Gin Distillery
Take a wee drive down to Tarbert, Isle of Harris to visit the world famous distillery which is soon expanding its gin produce and to market its long awaited and much anticipated single malt whisky. Knowledgable and entertaining local guides conduct fantastic tours of the distillery and there is a lovely cafe and shop meaning visits are enjoyed by all.
https://harrisdistillery.com/pages/isle-of-harris-gin
Sightseeing
Although the Castle itself now houses the Museum and Hotel don't overlook the wonderful Castle Grounds: On your doorstep you have the fantastic resource of the (free) Castle Grounds to explore. You can go on long or short walks through the rhodedendron bounded paths and look back at Stornoway from one of the many viewpoints. There is a lovely wee Woodland Cafe where you can get a bite to eat after your efforts.
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Lews Castle
Although the Castle itself now houses the Museum and Hotel don't overlook the wonderful Castle Grounds: On your doorstep you have the fantastic resource of the (free) Castle Grounds to explore. You can go on long or short walks through the rhodedendron bounded paths and look back at Stornoway from one of the many viewpoints. There is a lovely wee Woodland Cafe where you can get a bite to eat after your efforts.
Dun Carloway Broch
Lewis and Harris IslandPort of Ness
The iconic Calanais Standing Stones (or Callanish in its anglicised form) is a cruciform shaped stone circle, erected around 5000 years ago, predating England’s famous Stonehenge monument, and an important place for ritual activity for at least 2,000 years. We don’t know exactly why the standing stones at Calanais were erected, but the best guess is that it was a kind of astronomical observatory.
Visit the Calanais Standing stones and Visitor Centre
https://www.calanais.org
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Callanish Standing Stones
The iconic Calanais Standing Stones (or Callanish in its anglicised form) is a cruciform shaped stone circle, erected around 5000 years ago, predating England’s famous Stonehenge monument, and an important place for ritual activity for at least 2,000 years. We don’t know exactly why the standing stones at Calanais were erected, but the best guess is that it was a kind of astronomical observatory.
Visit the Calanais Standing stones and Visitor Centre
https://www.calanais.org
Retail
A lovely shop selling beautiful homewares and gifts and tasty treats as well as great coffee and cakes
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Delights
18 North BeachA lovely shop selling beautiful homewares and gifts and tasty treats as well as great coffee and cakes
Outdoors
Surfing
Cheggs is a Surf Lifesaving GB qualified Beach Lifeguard and British Surf Association qualified Surf Coach. The Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides offers some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. Located North West of the Scottish mainland the area offers the visitor a unique 'Hebridean experience' surfing, snorkelling or paddelboarding. Very popoluar so book before you arrive!
https://www.surflewis.co.uk/
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Surflewis & Harris
10 East StSurfing
Cheggs is a Surf Lifesaving GB qualified Beach Lifeguard and British Surf Association qualified Surf Coach. The Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides offers some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. Located North West of the Scottish mainland the area offers the visitor a unique 'Hebridean experience' surfing, snorkelling or paddelboarding. Very popoluar so book before you arrive!
https://www.surflewis.co.uk/
● Sea trips: https://www.seatrek.co.uk/, http://www.hebridesfishntrips.co.uk/
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Seatrek
● Sea trips: https://www.seatrek.co.uk/, http://www.hebridesfishntrips.co.uk/
Stornoway Golf Club
For the golfer in your group
Rainy Day?
Lewis Sports Centre
2 Springfield RdConsejos para la ciudad
Qué empacar
Pack with forethought
Be ready for all types of weather and you will have a fantastic holiday. Beaches can be just as much fun in the rain as the sun - it's all about being prepared. You may genuinely experience all seasons in one day but you will never be short of things to do.
Costumbres y cultura
Neighbours
Neighbours
The flat shares an entrance door/stairwell with 2 other neighbours and their happiness is very important to us. Please be respectful and quiet when using the stairwell. Absolutely no rowdy parties or hen/stag dos are allowed at the flat. We reserve the right to ask anyone using the property to leave if the neighbours are given reasonable cause to complain.
Costumbres y cultura
Sunday is a day of rest
IMPORTANT:
The shops and businesses on Lewis are in the main shut on a Sunday which is still widely respected as a day of rest. If you've never experienced this before you will find it refreshing, provided you are prepared :-) You are strongly advised to buy all food and supplies you will need the day before. Some hotels etc take restaurant bookings but you will need to book well in advance. (Engebret Ltd is one shop that does open for a reduced number of hours on a Sunday - check website for details: http://www.engebret.co.uk/)
Reserva antes de ir
Getting Here
Please ensure you can get on and off the island on your chosen dates.
You can fly to Stornoway from Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
More usually, you can get to the island via the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service, either sailing from Ullapool to Stornoway or alternatively sailing into Tarbert in Harris before driving north to Stornoway.
Top Tip: We would recommend leaving on a later ferry so that you are not rushing when leaving the flat and have time to gather all your belongings and leave the flat as you find it.
Check out the Caledonian MacBrayne website for all the latest details, re