Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Stunning beaches,
rugged hills
fascinating wildlife
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An Extraordinary Location
The Isles of Lewis and Harris
We have carefully constructed a handy Guest Information Pack, this will provide you with all the information you need to plan your days out exploring the Isle of Lewis and Harris. The guide is supplied to you via email prior to your stay so you can start planning sooner. A hard copy is also supplied in all our pods so there is no need for you print it out. If you need any extra information during your stay with us please do not hesitate to ask, we are always here to help. See below for some brief information.
Wildlife & the Natural Environment
The beautiful wildflower machair is a sight to behold in the summer, and you’ll often see red deer, sheep, and Highland cows roaming freely around.
For those who are patient, there are incredible treats to be found throughout the year. You may be lucky enough to spot white-tailed & golden eagles, corncrakes, or oystercatchers (over 320 bird species have been recorded on the Outer Hebrides). The waters and coast are also home to otters, seals, basking sharks, minke whales, and dolphins.
Beautiful, unspoilt, empty beaches
With 24 sandy beaches to explore, a visitor to Uig is truly spoilt for choice!
You can find everything from the extensive Uig Sands to the tropical white sands of Reef. Feel the crashing waves at Mangersta, catch a perfect wave at Cliff beach, or enjoy the rolling stones on Aird Bay, located right in front of our SEApods.
The best part? The beaches are never crowded, leaving you to enjoy their natural beauty in peace.
Rich History
With ruins and artefacts ranging from the Bronze Age Callanish Stones, the Vikings and their 12th century chessmen, cold war intrigue, to the blackhouses occupied as recently as 1976… Lewis has an unrivalled wealth of history and culture to share.
Exciting Recreation
Why not wild swim in crystal clear waters, kayak in the sea lochs, cycle the coast, climb our mountains, walk the hills or surf our waves? There is freedom to adventure.
Arts, Crafts & Music
Harris Tweed is a unique, hand-woven fabric still made in the traditional way in the homes of islanders. This rich tradition is part of a wider arts scene on the island, with many local artists drawing inspiration from the amazing landscape in their studios.
In July, the Hebridean Celtic Festival, also known as HebCelt, attracts a range of musicians to Lews Castle for a week of music and culture.
- Nicola Stevenson Art Studio, Aird Uig – Paintings
- Dusgadh Baile Na Cille, Timsgarry – Art and Culture
- Cliff Studio – Paintings, Drawings and Ceramics
- Uig Community Shop – Local Handmade Gifts
- The Crafty Weaver – Handmade Harris Tweed Gifts
- Hebridean Celtic Festival – HebCelt Music Festival
- Further afield – More places here
Dark Skies & Aurora
Light pollution is at a minimum here so we have dark skies, amazing blankets of stars and between September and March we regularly see the Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights.
Plan ahead
Practicalities
- Accurate weather forecast
- Ferries operate into Stornoway, Tarbert and Leverburgh with Caledonian MacBrayne | Ferries to Scotland & Scottish Isles
- Loganair direct flights to Stornoway - from Manchester, Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh
- Bus services
- Car hire - Carhire Hebrides
- Car hire - Stornoway Car Hire
