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ACTIVITIES
Fishing: Flyfishing, bait fishing, bank or boat, salmon, trout, rainbows, Loch or Sea . Whether a visiting hobbyist or Expert, just starting out or if you fancy a dedicated fishing holiday which includes your accommodation, Lochs Self Catering offers a convenient base, and access to some of the best fishing in the Western Isles of Scotland.
Walking: Lochs Self Catering offers an excellent base for walking holidays. The walking is excellent with a great mix of road, track, moor and mountains - and there are many fascinating places to stop along the way.
Bird Watching : Three hundred and twenty seven species of birds have been recorded in the Western Isles and more than 100 breeds. Many species of seabirds inhabit the coastal areas of Lewis, such as shag, gannets, fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots and the ubiquitous seagulls.
In the Uig hills, it is possible to spot golden eagles; it has also been claimed that white-tailed eagles have been seen in the area.[7] In the Pairc area, it is possible to see feeding oyster catchers and curlews.
A few pairs of peregrine falcons survive on coastal cliffs and merlin and buzzard are not uncommon anywhere on hill and moor. red-throated divers nest on countless small tarns and a very few black-throated divers on bigger lochs
Cycling : Heading north from Stornoway to Tolsta is a great day trip for all the family and is easily accessible with very gentle inclines. This is a 12 mile trip ending at two beautiful beaches that prove that the beaches on the east coast are just as stunning as those on the west. Nearer to Stornoway, you can cycle off along the road past the airport on to the Eye Peninsula, or the area of Point. If you make it to the end of the road, weaving through typical Hebridean villages on your way, you will find yourself at Tiumpan Head lighthouse. A perfect spot for a picnic, and you may also be lucky enough to spot some dolphins in the sea below. Along with Uig, the quietest area of the island in terms of cars is Lochs. Head south out of Stornoway down towards Harris, then turn off at the signpost for Tabost, Lochs. Lochs is a wonderful area to explore by bike, thanks to the quiet undulating roads, with stunning views out to sea with small isles dotted around the bays
Links
Museum nan Eilean
The museum holds collections of objects, photographs, prints and paintings and archives illustrating the archaeology, social, domestic and economic history of the islands.
http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/museum/index.htm
An Lanntair
An Lanntair in the centre of Stornoway is now open - a shining beacon for the arts in the North-West Highlands and Islands.
An Lanntair promotes a year-round programme of local, national and international arts.
Food and refreshments are available all day from 10am till late in the restaurant and café bar.
http://www.lanntair.com/
Callanish Stones Vistor Centre
The magnificent Standing Stones of Callanish (or Calanais, which is the Gaelic version) are famous worldwide.
No matter what the weather is like and however many visitors are present, these ancient stones have an enigmatic, magical quality that never fails to move.
http://www.calanaisvisitorcentre.co.uk/
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