7 reasons to visit the Outer Hebrides

Rich in local culture and hosting a friendly community, the Outer Hebrides has much to explore.

Hebrides (Outer)

The sights, sounds and flavours of the Outer Hebrides are reason alone to travel to these islands. Yet, along with photographs, you are likely to take away memories of the people you meet – warm, generous and with a keen sense of their culture and identity.  Mark Rowe , author of Outer Hebrides Right up…

Hebrides (Inner)

Whichever islands you choose to visit, you can be sure to feel a world apart from mainland Great Britain. Katie Featherstone, author of Inner Hebrides Splintering off Scotland’s west coast, the Inner Hebrides is a loosely scattered archipelago that includes all the islands from Skye in the north to Islay and Gigha in the south;…

When to visit the Outer Hebrides

When to visit The islands on the edge of the British Isles offer great extremes – not only of interest throughout the year but also of weather. Late April to the end of June is probably the best time to visit the Outer Hebrides. The days quickly become much longer – although you are some…