Getting ashore
Ships berth at Stornoway harbour, or anchor and tender passengers in. The town centre is a short walk from the harbour.
Watch-outs
The Outer Hebrides are windy and changeable. Services are limited on Sundays, when most shops close.
Stornoway
Stornoway is the main town of Lewis and Harris, with a harbour, the Museum nan Eilean and the Lews Castle grounds.
Callanish Stones
The Callanish Standing Stones are a Neolithic stone circle, older than Stonehenge, reached by road about 30 minutes away.
Harris and Lewis
The island of Harris has beaches, hills and the tweed weaving villages. Scenic road tours take in the moorland and coast.
Food & shopping
Scottish food includes Stornoway black pudding, Hebridean lamb and fresh seafood. Harbour pubs and cafés are the easiest choice.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the pound sterling. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are in town.
Accessibility & mobility
The harbour and town are flat. The stones have uneven ground. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.