Must-see attractions in Northern Highlands & Islands

  • Fairy Glen

    Trotternish

    Just south of Uig, a minor road (signposted ‘Sheader and Balnaknock’) leads a mile or so to the Fairy Glen, a strange and enchanting natural landscape of…

  • Raasay Distillery

    Skye

    Raasay's first ever (legal!) distillery opened in 2017, and comes with a twist – you can stay the night here, in one of the six designer bedrooms in the…

  • Talla na Mara

    Outer Hebrides

    Opened in 2017 as a community enterprise, this beautiful modern building houses several artists' studios and an exhibition space that displays works…

  • Uig Museum

    Outer Hebrides

    This small community museum, housed in the local school, has lots of info on the Lewis chess pieces (discovered nearby in 1831) and on other historic…

  • Torabhaig Distillery

    Skye

    A converted farm steading overlooking the sea houses Skye's second distillery, opened in 2017. There's a visitor centre and cafe; tours are best booked in…

  • Talisker Distillery

    Skye

    Skye's oldest distillery (established 1830) produces smooth, sweet and smoky Talisker single malt whisky. The guided tour includes a free dram.

  • Gallery An Talla Dearg

    Skye

    This gallery exhibits the works of artists who have been inspired by Scottish landscapes, wildlife and culture.

  • Eriskay

    Outer Hebrides

    There's not much to see on Eriskay, but you'll pass through it on the way to the car ferry that crosses to Ardmhor at the northern end of Barra; Eriskay…

  • Gallan Head

    Outer Hebrides

    Gallan Head, 3 miles north of Uig, was once an RAF radar station and surveillance post until it was abandoned in the 1960s. The old military camp, ringed…

  • Kyle Line Museum

    North & West Coast

    Enterprising local volunteers have put together this likeable museum at the end of Kyle's railway station platform, with train memorabilia, a model…

  • Loch Druidibeg

    Outer Hebrides

    The northern part of South Uist is mostly occupied by the watery expanses of Loch Bee and Loch Druidibeg. The area is a Site of Special Scientific…

  • Duntulm Castle

    Trotternish

    Near the tip of the Trotternish Peninsula is the ruined MacDonald fortress of Duntulm Castle, which was abandoned in 1739, reputedly because it was…

  • Leverburgh

    Outer Hebrides

    The village of Leverburgh is named after Lord Leverhulme (creator of Sunlight Soap, and founder of Unilever), who bought Lewis and Harris in 1918. He had…

  • Seallam! Visitor Centre

    Outer Hebrides

    The culture and landscape of the Hebrides are celebrated in the fascinating exhibition at Seallam! Visitor Centre (Seallam is Gaelic for ‘Let me show you’…

  • An Talla Solais

    Ullapool

    This community-run gallery stages changing exhibitions of works by Highland artists, from paintings and photography to ceramics and textiles. Opening…

  • Doune Broch Centre

    Outer Hebrides

    The tiny, turf-roofed Doune Broch Centre has interpretative displays and exhibitions about the history of the Dun Carloway broch and the life of the…

  • Barra Heritage Centre

    Outer Hebrides

    This centre has Gaelic-themed displays about the island's history and culture, genealogical records, local art exhibitions and a tearoom.

  • Blackhouse Museum

    Outer Hebrides

    A traditional 1955 blackhouse with displays on the village’s history.

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