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Don’t miss our fantastic annual music festivals & summer schools
www.hebceltfest.com - multi award winning 4 day festival of traditional &
contemporary music on the Isle of Lewis, held annually in July.
www.ceolas.co.uk - internationally renowned gaelic music, song & dance
summer school & festival. Held in South Uist, from the first Sunday in July.
6th-11th July 2014, 5th-10th July 2015
www.feisean.org - seven community-based Gaelic arts tuition festivals take
place from the Butt to Barra during spring & summer.

Introduction
A journey through the Outer Hebrides will take you to some of the most
remote and beautiful scenery in Europe. Vast expanses of moorland, stunning
shell sand beaches, machair grasslands, dramatic cliffs and rugged
hills all contain a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Together with a unique
culture, history and the Gaelic Language this provides an inspiring island
environment for the creative visual artists and crafts makers who live and
work here.
This publication aims to guide you to the galleries, studios, workshops,
retail outlets and websites where visual art and craft, made in the Outer
Hebrides, can be viewed, enjoyed and purchased. To celebrate “Year of
Homecoming“ this edition of the guide also details the islands’ network
of Comainn Eachdraidh. Run by dedicated volunteers these local historical
societies hold a treasure trove of information gathered over many years,
including photographs, oral histories, genealogies, croft histories, artefacts
and archives. They offer an opportunity to study the history of island life and
trace family roots back through the centuries.
Although all details are accurate at the time of going to print, it is advisable
to check opening times before travelling long distances to particular
venues. The guide is divided into three sections – Lewis, Harris, Uists/Barra
– by maps showing the locations of venues that open to the public or can
be visited by appointment.
Key to symbols
Online Shopping/website
Cafe
Restaurant
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Toilet
Disabled Toilet
Disabled Access

1 Anthony Barber: Harbour View Gallery
2 Sallie Avis: Made to Measure
3 Edna Macleod: Loch Beag
4 Carol Burgis: The Middle Room
5 David Greenall & Ruth O’ Dell: Open Studio
6 Alison Macleod: Tiger Textiles: Buth Lisa
7 Breanish Tweed
9 Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
10 Sue Blair: Borgh Pottery
12 Angela Gillespie: Westside Knitwear
& Harris Tweed Crafts
14 Comunn Eachdraidh An Taobh Siar
15 Comunn Eachdraidh Chàrlabhaigh
17 Paulette Brough:
Rarebird Harris Tweed Designs
18
17
14
Bragar
Shawbost
Brue
1 2 3 4
6
Port of Ness
Habost Adabrock
Dell
9
7
5
Skigersta
10
Borgh
Shader
12
Barvas
Tolsta 43 44
27
Mangurstadh
15
Carloway
24 42
Tobson
Portnaguran
Aird Uig
23 Breaclete
Bhaltos
21
35 36 38 40 75
26
Calanais
Sulaisiadar
19 Stornoway
25
Garynahine
Loch
41 Knock
Croistean
Achmore
Back
Stornoway - Ullapool
Breanish
Gisla
Laxay
29
Arivruaich
Balallan
31
32
Kershader
33
Marvig
18 Blue Pig Studio & Gallery
19 Calanais Visitor Centre
21 Comunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh (Leòdhas)
23 Simant Bostock
24 Driftwater Weaves
25 Loch Croistean Coffee Shop
26 Comunn Eachdraidh Uig
27 Mangurstadh Gallery:
Mangersta Croft Wigwams
29 Island Arts Gallery & Coffee Shop
31 Comunn Eachdraidh Na Pairc: Ravenspoint
32 Tasglann Aonghais MhicLeòid: Ravenspoint
33 Sandra Kennedy
35 An Lanntair
36 Heather Butterworth: Orb Designs
38 Rosie Wiscombe: By Rosie
40 Stornoway Historical Society
75 John Hart: Hebridean Jewellery
41 Comann Eachdraidh An Rubha
42 Catherine MacDonald: The White House
43 Tom Hickman
44 Comann Eachdraidh Tholastaidh bho Thuath
Lemreway
leodhas lewis

1 Anthony Barber: Harbour View Gallery
Port of Ness
Isle of Lewis
HS2 OXA
info@abarber.co.uk
01851 810 735
www.abarber.co.uk
Contemporary original
paintings, prints and cards of
island scenes by Anthony J
Barber. On sale in his studio
gallery in Port of Ness, Lewis.
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm
Retailed: An Lanntair,
Callanish Visitor Centre,
Tourist Information Centres
2 Sallie Avis: Made to Measure
Farley Cottage, 29B Lionel
Port of Ness HS2 0XB
salliejayneavis.bridalwear@virgin.net
01851 810 153 / 07770 966 240
www.salliejayneavisbridal.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Sallie-Avis-Designer-Harris-Tweed-Garments-Made-to-Measure-Bridal/112790925398660
Quality Ready to wear Harris
Tweed Garments, Accessories
& Gifts all designed & made
by Sallie. Made to Measure
Service also available.
Open: Tue–Sat 9.30am-5pm
Closed: Sunday and Monday.
Evening appointments available.

Edna Macleod: Loch Beag 3
Loch Beag B&B
19 Fivepenny, Port of Ness
Isle of Lewis HS2 0XG
ednamacleod@hotmail.com
01851 810 405
Edna designs and makes quality
hand-made soft furnishings,
handbags & accessories using
Harris Tweed & printed cottons.
Stock available now &
commissions accepted.
Visitors welcome.
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm,
other times by appointment
Retailed: An Lanntair
Carol Burgis: The Middle Room 4
Atlantic Cottage
Fivepenny, Port of Ness
Isle of Lewis HS2 0XG
five.penny@btinternet.com
01851 810 020
www.themiddleroom.com
Handbuilt stoneware ceramics
decorated with glaze and sea
glass. Work for sale includes
jugs, vessels and wall hangings.
Open: Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm

5 David Greenall & Ruth O’Dell: Open Studio
39 South Dell
Isle of Lewis HS2 OSP
davidruth39@gmail.com
01851 810 170 m 07748 531 595
www.greenallodellstudio.com
Ruth O’Dell & David Greenall
have a working artist studio
where contemporary art in a
variety of handmade mediums
such as oil, egg tempera, encaustic
are produced. A selection of
work is always on display.
Open: by appointment March -
December
Retailed: Morven Gallery,
An Lanntair
6 Alison Macleod: Tiger Textiles: Buth Lisa
Buth Lisa, 21 Habost, Ness
Lewis HS2 OTG
alison@tigertextiles.co.uk
07787 924 240
www.tigertextiles.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Tiger-Textiles/111800492215503?ref=ts&fref=ts
Local textile designer/artist
Alison Macleod runs Tiger Textiles
from her open studio located
at Buth Lisa which also hosts a
gift shop. Work on offer includes
stitched mixed media pieces,
painted wall blocks & driftwood
maps. Commissions welcome.
Open: All year Mon-Sat 10.30-5.30

Breanish Tweed 7
Iain F. Macleod/Christina Macleod
5 Adabrock, Port of Ness,
Isle of Lewis HS2 0TW
christina@breanishtweed.co.uk
01851 810 022
www.breanishtweed.co.uk
Breanish Tweed weave
lightweight luxury tweeds
and a range of other products
including lambswool and
cashmere shawls/scarves.
Open: Mon-Fri 10am- 4pm
Netty Sopata: Diggory Brown 8
The Tailor’s House, 7 Habost
Isle of Lewis HS2 OTG
thetailorshouse@googlemail.com
01851 810 254
www.diggorybrown.com
Hand tailored traditional &
contemporary kilts for ladies
& gentlemen to a standard
accepted by Saville Row & the
international catwalks of the
fashion world. Bespoke
individual designs made using
either Harris or Breanish Tweed.
Orders by e-mail/tel.
‘Bolt from the Blue’ by Robert Perry
Retailed: www.sourceculture.co.uk

9 Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis
Sgoil Chrois, North Dell,
Isle of Lewis HS2 0SN
office@cenonline.org
01851 810 377
www.cenonline.org
www.facebook.com/pages/Comunn-Eachdraidh-Nis/158299474181415?fref=ts
Our accredited museum features
displays on various aspects of
island life. The centre boasts a
vast archive as well as
genealogical records for the
whole North Lewis area.
Open: Museum & Archive:
10am - 4pm Mon-Fri. Café:12-4pm
Tue-Fri & 11.30-3.30pm Sat
(Café hrs may vary out of season)
10 Sue Blair: Borgh Pottery
Fivepenny House, Borgh
Isle of Lewis HS2 ORX
borghpottery@yahoo.co.uk
01851 850 345
www.borghpottery.com
www.facebook.com/BorghPottery
Maker of distinctive high-fired
stoneware in a wide range of
beautiful & unique glazes.
Mostly domestic ware including
lampbases & vases. Dinner sets
are made to commission & are
dishwasher safe.
Open: Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm

Donna Macleod: Kittybelle Crafts 11
Keepers Cottage, Barvas
Isle of Lewis HS2 OQN
kittybellecrafts@gmail.com
07973 671 790
www.facebook.com/KittybelleCrafts
Handmade wooden signs for
any occasion. Signs can be
personalised and can be used
for both indoor & outdoor use.
Each sign is cut & designed to
clients own specification.
Retailed: Delights, Buth Lisa,
Harris Tweed Isle of Harris and
Cabarfeidh Hotel
Angela Gillespie: Westside Knitwear/Harris Tweed Crafts 12
The Shed, An Ard, Lower Barvas,
Isle of Lewis HS2 OQY
angelagillespie67@hotmail.com
01851 840 491
Harris Tweed goods – cushions,
bed throws, curtains, shawls,
toys, fisherman rib jumpers
using Harris wool. Gifts
personalised by embroidering
Harris Tweed with Celtic Designs,
Scottish Prose & Gaelic Proverbs.
Open: Mon-Sat or tel. for an
appointment also sales by e-mail
Retailed: Hebridean Crafts,
Stornoway

13 Comunn Eachdraidh Bharabhais agus Bhrù
Barvas & Brue Historical Society
www.facebook.com/pages/Comann-Eachdraidh-Bharabhais-agus-Bhru/119654021387649
We are an active group who
document the history, heritage
& culture of the Barvas & Brue
area. We don’t have a public
building or museum but are
happy to help those with an
interest or questions about the
area. Our collections of artefacts
& archives can be made available
by appointment.
Open: By appointment
14 Comunn Eachdraidh An Taobh Siar
West Side Historical Society
Ionad na Seann Sgoil, Shawbost,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9BQ
01851 710 797
www.ceats.org.uk
West Side Historical Society was
formed in 1981 & operates
Shawbost Museum within the
Shawbost Community Centre -
Ionad na Seann Sgoil. The Society
publishes a quarterly magazine,
Fuaran, and have undertaken
extensive genealogical & croft
history research for the area to
be published through Hebridean
Connections.

Comunn Eachdraidh Chàrlabhaigh 15
Carloway Historical Society
Old School Canteen, Carloway
School, Lewis HS2 9AU
carlowayhistorical@hotmail.com
01851 643 268
Formed in 1987 we cover the area
from Tolsta Chaloais to Dalmore
and are based in the old school
canteen at Carloway Primary
School. The historical society
collects artefacts, archives, photographs
& information relating
to the area with collections
including croft histories & oral
history recordings.
Open: By appointment
Stuart Oakley: Carloway Cross Stitch 16
Leathad Ard, Upper Carloway,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ
oakley1a@clara.co.uk
01851 643 204
Locally designed and produced
cross stitch kits of local, historic
sites. Each kit contains fabric;
threads on an organiser card;
needle and chart. Enjoy stitching
to create a permanent reminder
of your wonderful holiday.
Retailed: Callanish Stones
Centre; Garenin Blackhouse
Village

17 Paulette Brough: Rarebird Harris Tweed Designs
Rarebird Studio, Units 1&2,
Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AQ
rarebirdhandbags@yahoo.co.uk
01851 643 329
www.rarebirdhandbags.com
www.facebook.com/RarebirdHarrisTweedDesigns
High quality award winning
Harris Tweed accessories,
home-wares & gifts.
Designed & handmade on the
premises including our
handmade ceramic buttons.
Visitors welcome.
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Retailed: Harris Tweed Hebrides
18 Blue Pig Studio & Gallery
Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis,
HS2 9AG
bluepigstudio@googlemail.com
01851 643 225
www.janeharlington.co.uk
www.facebook.com/bluepigstudio
Peter Harlington, Traditional
Button Kythe maker at The
Blue Pig Studio - also home to
Jane Harlington’s artworks, the
Tiny Tearoom and Quiet Garden.
Open: Mon-Sat 9am - 5:30pm

Calanais Visitor Centre 19
Calanais, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY
info@callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk
01851 621 422
www.callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk
Exclusive showing of the film
‘Story of the Stones’. Harris
Tweed & local arts & crafts
products for sale. Artists Anthony
Barber, Christina Walczuk, Jill
Smith & Ivor Mackay will be exhibiting
their work at our gallery.
Open: April, May, Sept & Oct
10am-6pm Mon-Sat;
June-Aug 10am-8pm Mon-Sat;
Nov-Mar 10am-4pm Tues-Sat
Comann Eachdraidh Loch Ròg an Ear 20
East Loch Roag Historical Society
cuimhnich@breasclete.com
We cover the areas of Callanish,
Breasclete, Garynahine and
Linshader. Our main objective is
to record the memories of these
villages through our magazine
Cuimhnich published annually
and on sale at magazine outlets
from Stornoway to Barvas.
Having no premises, we are
unable to provide a research
service but welcome
contributions to our magazine.

21 Comunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh (Leòdhas)
Bernera Historical Society
Bernera Community Centre,
Breaclete, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9LT
berneramuseum@hebrides.net
01851 612 331 or 01851 612 314
for Iron Age House bookings
www.hebrideanconnections.com
image: www.virtualheb.co.uk
Our registered museum
combines permanent &
temporary displays on local
subjects. We operate the
replica Iron Age house at Bosta.
Bernera Community Centre run
a café on the same premises.
Open: Mid-May until beginning
of Sept, Mon-Fri, 12-4pm
Winter: Tues & Thurs 1pm-3pm
22 Dawn Susan: Hebridean Baskets
6 Crothair, Isle of Great Bernera
Isle of Lewis HS2 9LZ
dawn@hebrideanbaskets.co.uk
01851 612 409 / 07900 996 851
www.hebrideanbaskets.co.uk
I make traditional &
contemporary baskets & also
sculptural pieces in willow &
birch twigs. I love the patterns
of willow weavings & using
the many different colours of
willow varieties that grow.
Retailed: An Lanntair; Driftwater
Weaves, Tobson; Great Bernera
Community Centre Cafe. Other
stockists – see website for details

Simant Bostock 23
1B Tobson, Great Bernera
Isle of Lewis HS2 9NA
01851 612 249
Sculpture & photography
inspired by Celtic mythology
& Hebridean folklore. Limited
edition sculpture in bronze,
cold cast & crystacast. Also
photo library & cards of Irish
& British megalithic sites.
Open: Visit by arrangement.
Please tel. for an appointment.
Retailed: Morven Gallery, An
Lanntair, Calanais Visitor Centre
Driftwater Weaves 24
21 Tobson, Great Bernera,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9NA
info@sallie-tyszko.co.uk
01851 612 336
www.sallietyszko.co.uk
Colourful, textured wall hangings
woven on floor looms. Sinuous
lines thread across landscapes.
Luminous mohair forms waves.
Rocks in chunky hand-spun
juxtaposed with hand-dyed
skies. Hand-spun & dyed hanks
of mohair & wool from our
Angoras & Sheep.
Open: Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm.
Open all year - tel. in winter

25 Loch Croistean Coffee Shop
Marianne Campbell
Uig, Isle of Lewis HS2 9EP
lochcroistean@gmail.com
01851 672 772
This homely coffee shop/
restaurant displays evocative
& colourful paintings by Anne
Campbell, prints by Jon Macleod
& works by Uig based artists
plus a small selection of local
crafts, photography & cards.
Open: July-Sept: Mon-Sat from
noon. Last seating at 8pm. Rest
of year: Wed-Sat. Closed: Jan,
Feb & 1st 2 weeks in Nov.
26 Comunn Eachdraidh Uig
Uig Historical Society, Uig
Community & Heritage Centre
Timsgarry, Isle of Lewis HS2 9JD
museumuig@yahoo.co.uk
www.ceuig.co.uk
www.facebook.com/UigHistoricalSociety?fref=ts
Our display includes artefacts,
photographs, maps & a recreated
blackhouse kitchen of c1919 plus
access to our archive, which
covers the area from Scaliscro to
Breanish, including the finding
place of the Lewis Chessmen.
Uig Community Centre operate
a café in the summer.
Open: Mon-Sat 12-5 May-Sept

Mangurstadh Gallery: Mangersta Croft Wigwams 27
5 Mangurstadh, Uig
Isle of Lewis HS2 9EY
01851 672 384
derek@derekscanlan.co.uk
www.mangurstadhgallery.com
www.facebook.com/MangerstaCroftWigwams
An exhibition of pastels, paintings,
photography & handmade
paper by artists Derek Scanlan
& Elsie Mitchell. 2 camping
pods with a stunning stone
walled fire pit made by Iain
Smith are also available for let.
Open: Most days. Advisable to
Tel/e-mail to check prior to travelling
to our beautiful location.
Comunn Eachdraidh Na Lochan (Tuath) 28
North Lochs Historical Society
c/o Leurbost Community Centre,
Leurbost, Isle of Lewis HS2 9NP
www.facebook.com/pages/North-Lochs-Historical-Society/148536941833264?fref=ts
Founded in 1988 the group
meet in the Community Centre
in Leurbost and its activities
cover the communities of
Ranish, Crossbost, Grimishader,
Leurbost, Lochganvich &
Achmore. The Society publish
a quarterly magazine Dusgadh
and organise events and walks
throughout the year.

29 Island Arts Gallery & Coffee Shop
Debbie Cullis & Paul Smith
8 Balallan, Isle of Lewis HS2 9PN
island-arts@tiscali.co.uk
01851 830 742
www.saa.co.uk/art/islandarts
Artwork by Debbie Cullis & Paul
Smith including: contemporary
paintings, artists’ prints, extensive
range of handmade cards &
many small hand-crafted gifts.
Friendly welcome inside serving
all-day cooked snacks, teas &
home-baking. Painting tuition.
Open: Summer: Mon-Sat 10am-
6pm. Other times please phone
30 Comunn Eachdraidh Ceann na Loch
Kinloch Historical Society
Balallan School, Balallan,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9PN
www.hebrideanconnections.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Kinloch-Historical-Society/556752561063329?fref=ts
The Society’s aims are to
promote an active interest in
the history, heritage & culture of
the Kinloch area stretching from
Airidhbhruach to Soval. Kinloch
Historical Society contributed
over 7500 records to Hebridean
Connections.
Open: check Facebook page for
opening times. Cafe opens from
1st week in June

Comunn Eachdraidh Na Pairc 31
Pairc Historical Society,
Ravenspoint, Kershader,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9QA
info@cepairc.com
01851 880 236
www.cepairc.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Pairc-Historical-Society/453602738074768?fref=ts
Our museum houses artefacts,
archives & stories about the
people, families & industries of
the Pairc area. We publish
Tional, a quarterly magazine &
share premises with a shop,
café & hostel.
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat
10am-5pm (café: Tue-Sat:11-5pm)
Tasglann Aonghais MhicLeòid 32
Angus Macleod Archive
Ravenspoint, Kershader,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9QA
info@angusmacleodarchive.org.uk
01851 880 737
www.angusmacleodarchive.org.uk
Angus ‘Ease’ Macleod MBE
(1916-2002) of Calbost was
a weaver, historian & writer.
He wrote & recorded about
families & the way of life in both
his native district of Pairc & the
Highlands & Islands. We make
his personal archive accessible.
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat
10am-5pm (café: Tue-Sat:11-5pm)

33 Sandra Kennedy
13 Marvig
South Lochs
Isle of Lewis
HS2 9QP
sandrakennedy@mac.com
01851 880 279
www.sandrakennedy.co.uk
Artist run open studio/gallery.
Painting, drawing & mixed
media sculpture.
Open: Visitors very welcome
any time Mon-Sat. Please phone
to arrange a visit.
Retailed: Artist Workshop
Garyvard (summer only)
34 Rachel Bibby: 58º North Photography
3 School Hill, Ranish,
Isle of Lewis HS2 9NW
info@58northphotography.com
01851 860 560 / 07732 737 007
www.58northphotography.com
www.facebook.com/58northphotography
Beautiful landscape, seascape
and rural photography of the
Outer Hebrides and beyond
by Rachel Bibby. High quality
framed and unframed prints,
wall art and more available to
order.
Retailed: Hebridean Cottage
Crafts, Stornoway

An Lanntair 35
Kenneth Street, Stornoway
Isle of Lewis HS1 2DS
01851 70 3307
Box Office: 01851 708 480
info@lanntair.com
www.lanntair.com
www.facebook.com/pages/An-Lanntair/392548723288?fref=ts
A contemporary arts centre
with gallery, auditorium,
restaurant, bar, meeting room,
education space & shop,
bringing you the best in visual,
performing arts & cinema in the
Western Isles. The shop retails
locally made art & craft.
Open: 10am till late: Mon-Sat:
Check website for Winter opening
Heather Butterworth: Orb Designs 36
Unit 2, Rigs Road, Stornoway
Isle of Lewis HS1 2RF
heatherbutte@aol.com
01851 705 351
www.orbdesigns.co.uk
Orb designs are individual &
unique tea cosies, cushions,
bags and cafetiere cosies, all
inspired by the people & landscapes
of the Western Isles &
the world famous Harris Tweed.
Open: 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri
throughout year. Please phone
to check before visiting.

37 Hazel Inns Illustration
hazelinns@hotmail.co.uk
07779 375 374
www.facebook.com/pages/Hazel-Inns-Illustration/112279815547380
I’m an Illustrator & Graphic
Designer based in Stornoway.
As well as taking commercial
& private Illustration
commissions, I can design
posters, leaflets, bookcovers
etc. I also sell my work as prints,
cards & tea-towels etc.
Retailed: ‘The Craft Market’ &
An Lanntair
38 Rosie Wiscombe: By Rosie
89-93 Cromwell St, Stornoway
Isle of Lewis HS1 2DG
by.rosie.tweed@gmail.com
01851 701 622
www.byrosie.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/By-rosie/109328302492618
Contemporary Harris Tweed
handbags, accessories and
Hoodies, designed and made
on the premises by Rosie.
Surprising and beautiful
creations Inspired by all the
colours of the islands.
Open: Mon-Sat 10-5. Closed:
Mondays November-April.

Hazel Mansfield: HEBTweed 39
‘Hometopia’ c/o 11 Ford View,
Tong, Isle of Lewis HS2 OJB
HGMansfield@yahoo.com
01851 700 320
www.HEBTweed.co.uk
www.facebook.com/hometopia.hebridies?ref=fs
‘Harris Tweed’ & Harris Wool Accessories;
with Bags, Jewellery,
Make-it-Yourself Kits, Hair Slides,
Paintings, Tapestry, Brooches,
Bracelet/Cuffs and Guitar straps.
Unusual Combinations; with
Wool, Threads, Paint, Glass
Beads, using Crochet, Knitting,
Sewing &/or Embroidery skills.
Retailed: Hebridean Hobby
Centre, Craft Market, HEBCelt
Stornoway Historical Society 40
Town Hall, 18a South Beach St,
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BE
info@stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk
www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Stornoway-Historical-Society/1405335393070329
Stornoway Historical Society
hosts exhibitions, a winter series
of lectures & publishes a number
of books on local subjects as
well as its own journal twice a
year. Its website covers many
detailed topics relating to the
town’s history.
Open: See website for current
exhibition / opening times.

41 Comann Eachdraidh An Rubha
Point Historical Society,
Knock School, Isle of Lewis
HS2 0BW
enquiries@tasglann.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Comunn-Eachdraidh-an-Rubha/661219397275405
We cover point, the area over the
Braighe to the east of Stornoway,
the Eye Peninsula. The Society
has published a Roll of Honour
1939-1945 and holds exhibitions
based around its museum and
archive collections.
Open: see Facebook page
42 Catherine Macdonald: The White House
Old School Rd, Back,
Isle of Lewis HS2 0JY
the_white_house@hotmail.co.uk
01851 820 288
www.facebook.com/thewhitehousegiftshopuk
Harris Tweed cushions, covered
notebooks, gadget cases, bags,
purses, table runners, tea
cosies etc and cards designed
and handmade by Catherine
MacDonald on the premises.
Commissions welcome!
Open: Mon, Tue, Fri 12-5; Wed,
Thur, Sat 10-5 All year round.

Tom Hickman 43
17 New Tolsta,
Isle of Lewis HS2 0NN
atomhickman@hotmail.co.uk
www.tomhickman.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-Tom-Hickman/178218818885268?fref=ts
Coastal landscapes & traditional
island living in both oil &
watercolour figure large in my
work although my creative drive
is very diverse as I make objects
in found natural material
particularly using shell.
Open: Summer - relaxed drop in
basis. An email may be advisable.
Retailed: Morven Gallery
Comann Eachdraidh Tholastaidh bho Thuath 44
North Tolsta Historical Society,
Schoolhouse, North Tolsta,
Isle of Lewis HS2 0NH
info@tolsta.info
www.tolsta.info
www.facebook.com/pages/North-Tolsta-Historical-Society/169340019888375?fref=ts
We cover New, North & Glen
Tolsta. Our archives, photos &
family history records can be
viewed at the Schoolhouse. We
have established signposted
walks around the area & publish
a quarterly newsletter, Seanchas.
Open: By appointment

45 Western Isles Transport Preservation Group
witpg@aol.com
www.witpg.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Western-Isles-Transport-Preservation-Group/104487436316834
Our aim is to protect & promote
transport heritage across the
Western Isles, primarily the
commercial & plant vehicles that
were or are used from horsedrawn
carriages to the present
day. We own a building which is
being refurbished to open as a
transport museum to house our
collection of vehicles & extensive
archive of photos and info. on
island vehicles and garages.
46 Urras Leabharaichean nan Eilean
The Islands Book Trust
Ravenspoint, Kershader
Isle of Lewis, HS2 9QA
01851 880 737
sales@theislandbooktrust.com
www.theislandsbooktrust.com
www.facebook.com/theislandsbooktrust
The Islands Book Trust are
committed to furthering understanding
and appreciation of
the history of Scottish islands
in their wider Celtic and Nordic
context. We do this through
publishing books, organising
talks and conferences, visits,
radio broadcasts, research &
education on island themes.

An Suileachan is a piece of landscape art which reflects the Lewis Land clearances, the Reef Raiders &
a celebration of community ownership of the Bhaltos Peninsula in Uig, Isle of Lewis. It was designed by
Marian Leven & Will Maclean & created using traditional island craft skills; dry-stone walled circles &
walkway constructed by Iain Smith; stone archway by Jim Crawford; iron fire basket by John Macleod;
wooden seating by John Angus Macleod & a granite circle engraved with the names of the Reef Raiders.
The project was commissioned by the Bhaltos Trust with funding from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: Community
Regeneration Fund, Scotland’s Islands, Proiseact nan Ealan & Uig Community Council. In 2013 An
Suileachan received the Saltire Society’s award for Arts and Crafts in Architecture.

A859
Hushinish
Bedersaig
47 Brian Melton: Patterns of Ancient Sunlight
48 John Macleod: Black Lab Photos and Frames
49 Joan Macleod: Island Stitches
50 Sheila P Roderick: Scalpay Linen
51 Caolas Gallery: Harris Hebrides Photography
52 Karen Allen & Lorna Wheeler: Cottage Garden Workshop
53 Willie & Moira Fulton: Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery
54 The Harris Tweed Company Grosebay
55 Sue Hill: Hillcraft of Harris
56 Andrew John Craig: Skoon Art Café
57 Margarita Williams: Holmasaig Gallery
58 The Mission House Studio
59 Valerie Anne Ruffles: Finsbay Gallery
60 Chris E Lawson: Seallam! Visitor Centre
Bowglass
61 Lesley & Alisdair Wiseman: Hebrides Art
Ardvourlie
Govig
Amhuinnsuidhe
Cliasmol
Meavaig
47
Bunavoneadar
Northton
60
Leverburgh - Berneray
Leverburgh
A859
Scarista
Carminish
Strond
Borrisdale
Seilebost
Horgabost
Borve
61
Luskentyre
56
Geocrab
Beckrivig
Manish
58 59
57
Finsbay Ardvey Quidinish
Rodel
Flodabay
Borsam
Lingerbay
Lickisto
Ardslave
Ardasaig
Tarbert
Leac
a Li
55
48
Meavaig
Grosebay
54
Cluer
Stockinish
Urgha
53
Drinishader
Plockropool
Scadabay
Tarbert - Lochmaddy
49
Tarbert - Uig
Rhenigidale
Kyles
50
Outend
na hearadh harris
52
51
Scalpay

47 Brian Melton: Patterns of Ancient Sunlight
3 Bunavoneadar
Isle of Harris HS3 3AL
brian@waxfineart.eclipse.co.uk
01859 502 784 / 01306 627 209
www.waxfineart.com
THE FINE ART of LANDSCAPE
PAINTING in BEESWAX. Wax, an
ancient medium predating oil
& watercolour. Now on display,
unique original contemporary
beeswax paintings in glowing
colour capture the mystical
beauty of the haunting
Hebridean landscape.
Open: April-Oct inc. Mon-Sat
10am-5.30pm & other times by
appointment.
48 John Macleod: Black Lab Photos & Frames
West Loch House
West Tarbert
Isle of Harris
HS3 3BG
john.macleod70@btinternet.com
01859 502 433
www.blacklabphotos.com
Pictures framed or mounted for
sale. Framing Service.
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
all year

Joan Macleod: Island Stitches 49
5 Kyles Scalpay
Isle of Harris HS3 3BS
islandstitches@outlook.com
07786 215 580
www.harristweedaccessories.co.uk
www.facebook.com/IslandStitches
Unique bags & accessories for
the home. Personalised Harris
Tweed gifts. Hand knitwear,
wool & hand-dyed yarns all
made on Harris. Turn left before
Scalpay Bridge - we’re 3rd on
left. Visitors welcome.
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. If
travelling, please call or text.
Retailed: An Lanntair
Sheila P Roderick: Scalpay Linen 50
Isle of Scalpay
scalpaylinen@hebrides.net
07867 752 448
www.scalpaylinen.com
Hand-woven cloth in Linen and
Wool. All made on the premises.
Hand-spun exotic fibres.
Open: at the time of going to
print I’m in the process of
changing workshop premises
within Scalpay, please phone/
email check my website for
current opening times/location.

51 Caolas Gallery: Harris Hebrides Photography
11 Kyles, Scalpay
Isle of Harris
HS3 3BS
stefan.dmdavies@gmail.com
01859 530 344
www.harrishebridesphotos.co.uk
Wide selection of framed,
mounted canvas prints, and
greetings cards of photography
celebrating the beauty of the
Isle of Harris. Harris Tweed rugs
cushions and gifts, wild wood
tables and mirrors. Tea, coffee,
yummy cakes.
Open: April-Oct: Mon-Fri 10.30am
-5.30pm: Sat 12noon to 4pm
52 Karen Allen & Lorna Wheeler: Cottage Garden Workshop
Scalpay, HS4 3YF
lornajezzcnocmor@aol.com
01859 540 421 / 540 237
You are welcome to visit our
workshop where we hand
make our unique and quirky
gifts and home accessories.
Hand felted products, driftwood,
Harris Tweed and more…
incorporating Hebrides Felt
and Finders Keepers.
Open: Mon-Fri 11.30am-5.30pm,
Sat 10am-3pm
Retailed: Tarbert Craft Fair

Willie & Moira Fulton 53
Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery
2 Drinishader
Isle of Harris HS3 3DX
williefulton@hebrides.net
01859 511 218 / 140
www.williefulton.com
The only 5 star Visit Scotland
arts venue in the Hebrides,
beautifully situated in the bay at
Drinishader on the Golden road.
View work by Willie & Moira
Fulton. A warm welcome awaits.
Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat
April-Oct and at all other times
by appointment.
The Harris Tweed Company Grosebay 54
Katherine Leighton/Mairi Fraser
3 Grosebay, Isle of Harris HS3 3EF
harrisknitwear@hotmail.com
01859 511 108
www.harristweedco.co.uk
Exclusive 5-Star rated ‘Visit
Scotland’ Tourist Shop, only six
miles from Tarbert. Extensive
ranges of highest-quality
clothing for Men and Women.
Exclusive stockists of ‘Barutti’
lightweight Harris Tweed jackets
and topcoats for men.
Open: 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat

55 Sue Hill: Hillcraft of Harris
Sue Hill
1 Leac a Li,
Isle of Harris HS3 3EH
hillcraftofharris@yahoo.co.uk
www.hillcraftofharris.co.uk
01859 530 269
Hillcraft of Harris is a family run
business, producing hand made
goods from locally produced
Harris Tweed, our sales outlet is
in Leac a Li, on the Golden Road.
Look out for our sign.
Open: Tues-Sat: 12noon-6pm
Retailed: Woodland Centre, An
Lanntair, Ravenspoint
56 Skoon Art Cafe
Andrew John Craig
Skoon Art Café, Geocrab
Isle of Harris HS3 3HB
Andrew.craig@skoon.com
www.skoon.com
Andrew John Craig is the
resident artist of the Skoon
Art Café & you can view his
latest work there all year
round. He paints Hebridean
landscapes & seascapes
predominantly in oil.
Open: April-September,
Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. See
website for winter opening times

Margarita Williams: Holmasaig Gallery 57
Quidinish Isle of Harris HS3 3JQ
margaritawilliams@yahoo.co.uk
01859 530 401
www.holmasaiggallery.com
Margarita Williams (DA. GLAS)
Gaelic speaking artist. Fine art in
Watercolour, Mixed Media,
Japanese Woodblock, prints, cards.
Many originals all sizes, framed
unframed, including invited artists
work. One of two Scottish artists
to be awarded the 2014 CR
Mackintosh Association/France,
residency in Collioure, Roussillon.
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm
Retailed: Seallam, An Lanntair
The Mission House Studio 58
Finsbay
Isle of Harris HS3 3JD
mail@themissionhouse.co.uk
01859 530 227
www.themissionhouse.co.uk
Nickolai Globe’s ceramics range
from functional stoneware to
abstract sculpture & reflect
rather than emulate nature.
Beka Globe’s photographs are
silent images with an emotive
vastness, depth & simplicity, stirring
a particular sense of place.
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
other times by appointment

59 Valerie-Anne Ruffles: Finsbay Gallery
Photo by Laurie Campbell
1 Ardvey, Finsbay
South Harris HS33JG
finsbaygal@hebrides.net
01859 530 244
www.finsbaygallery.co.uk
Nature inspired multi media art...
studio glass/jewellery/photography/paintings
& artists prints
- etchings/woodblock & lino
prints... a small contemporary
art gallery with an ever
changing, selling exhibition.
Open: 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat
(usually closed Wed) or
by appointment
60 Seallam! Visitor Centre
Chris E Lawson
Seallam! Visitor Centre
Northton, Isle of Harris HS3 3JA
info@hebridespeople.com
01859 520 258
www.seallam.com
Co Leis Thu? Genealogy
Research service for the Western
Isles. See online records at
www.hebridespeople.com
Bookshop selling artworks,
photographs and cards.
Various exhibitions including
emigration and St Kilda.
Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat

Hebrides Art 61
Lesley & Alisdair Wiseman
Caberfeidh, Seilebost
Isle of Harris HS3 3HP
lesley@hebridesart.co.uk
01859 550 338
www.hebridesart.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Hebrides-Art/261645053853929
Gallery, gifts & great cakes!
Browse our wide range of Harris,
Lewis & St Kilda art & crafts,
featuring the work of Lesley &
Alisdair Wiseman & enjoy
yummy cakes in our coffee shop.
Open: Mon-Sat: April-Sept
10.30am-5pm (except Mondays
in April & Sept). Open by appointment
outside these times.
Comunn Eachdraidh Na Hearadh 62
Harris Historical Society
The historical society does not
have premises.
enquiries@tasglann.org.uk
Harris Historical Society was
founded in 1980. Past projects
have included the creation of
Croft Histories in collaboration
with Bill Lawson and producing
a CD of their own photographic
collections. Files of information
on local topics and areas have
been collated.

Both nam Faileas: Hut of the Shadows by artist Chris Drury is located at Sponish, 20 minutes walk from
Lochmaddy. It was commissioned by Taigh Chearsabhagh and funded by SAC Lottery and The Esmee
Fairbairn Charitable Trust.

Both nam Faileas is located on the end of a spit of land and surrounded by sea, islands and sky, the work
is a grass-roofed, stone tumulus which mirrors the shapes of the surrounding islands. It has a curved
passageway leading into a small chamber which by means of a lens and three mirrors built into a wall,
projects onto the opposite wall, the landscape around it, like an old slightly blurred movie.
Further info can be found at www.chrisdrury.co.uk

69 Sollas
63
Berneray
Lochmaddy - Tarbert
Lochmaddy - Uig
Ahmore
70
Paiblesgarry
68
Ard Heisgeir 67 66
71
Claddach Kirkibost
Clachan
Baleshare
Balivanich
74
75
Iochdar
73
North Uist
72
Locheport
Benbecula
64 65
Lochmaddy
63 Comunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh
64 Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre
65 Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath
66 The Claddach Kirkibost Centre & Cafe
67 Jenny Taylor: Painting the Hebrides
68 Judith Entwisle-Baker: Westside Gallery
69 Corinna Krause: Sollas Bookbinding
70 Margaret E Cowie Fine Art
71 Laura Donkers: earth | environmental art hebrides
72 Louise Cook: Shoreline Stoneware
73 Marnie Keltie
74 Comunn Eachdraidh Beinn a Fhaoghla
76
Stoneybridge
77
Bornais
Askernish
80
South Uist
78 79
Kildonan
Lochboisdale
81
75 John Hart: Hebridean Jewellery
76 Stella Whittle: Solus Studio
77 Miranda Forrest: Hebridean Glazes
78 Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Deas:
Kildonan Centre
79 Uist Crafts Producers
80 Yvonne Benting: Hebridean Imaging
81 Denise Bridge: Hebridean Woolshed
84 Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraigh agus Bhatarsaigh:
Dualchas
85 Bùth Bharraigh featuring Barra Bunting
Lochboisdale - Oban
West Kilbride
Eriskay
84 85
Castlebay
Barra
Castlebay - Oban
uibhist uists

63 Comunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh
Berneray Historical Society
The Nurse’s Cottage, Backhill,
Berneray, HS6 5BD
info@bernerayhistorical.com
01876 525 001
www.bernerayhistorical.com
We promote an interest in the
history & culture of the people
of Berneray, & its Gaelic
language. We have researched,
digitised & presented a vast
amount of information relating
to the history of the island.
Open: June - August, 11am -
3pm, Monday - Friday
64 Taigh Chearsabhagh: Uist Film
Lochmaddy, North Uist HS6 5AA
admin@taigh-chearsabhagh.org
01870 603 970
www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org
www.facebook.com/TaighChearsabhagh
www.facebook.com/UistFilm
An award-winning contemporary
arts & heritage venue with
exhibition spaces, historical
archive, studios, digital media
suite, print workshop & darkroom,
shop, & post office. Plus a
monthly film club & music events.
Open: All year Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
(limited Sun opening July & Aug)
See website for winter opening

Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath 65
North Uist Historical Society
Taigh Chearsabhagh,
Lochmaddy, North Uist HS6 5AA
admin@taigh-chearsabhagh.org
01870 603 970
www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org
www.facebook.com/TaighChearsabhagh
North Uist Historical Society
operates a museum & archive
room. The museum display
changes on annual basis & the
archive room offers public
access to our collection relating
to North Uist along with
information on past exhibitions.
Open: See Taigh Chearsabhagh
The Claddach Kirkibost Centre & Cafe 66
The Claddach Kirkibost Centre
Isle of North Uist HS6 5EP
office@claddach-kirkibost.org
01876 580 390
www.claddach-kirkibost.org
www.facebook.com/TheCladdachKirkibostCafe
Under the Hebridean Kitchen
label we produce a range of
preserves & tablet which are
available in our gift shop which
also sells locally produced
knitting. Our gallery exhibits &
sells the work of local artists.
Open: Summer season
Mon-Sat: 11am-4pm
Sun:12noon-3pm. Check
Facebook & website for times

67 Jenny Taylor: Painting the Hebrides
Ard Heisgeir, North Uist
HS6 5DU
01876 510 292
www.paintingthehebrides.com
Original watercolours, drawings,
cards & prints inspired by tide,
season, weather & moods across
these fragile & beautiful islands.
Open: When STUDIO OPEN sign
is out, otherwise please phone.
Retailed: Claddach Kirkibost
Centre; Taigh Chearsabhagh;
Orasay Inn; Lochmaddy Hotel;
Morven Gallery; various B&Bs &
Self Caterings across the islands.
68 Judith Entwisle-Baker: Westside Gallery
Taigh Fada,
Druim Dubh, Paiblesgarry,
Isle of North Uist HS6 5EF
sebjeb@waitrose.com
07752 117 629
www.entwisle-baker.co.uk
www.uistarts.org
Uist landscapes, seascapes,
sky, wind & water - original &
contemporary watercolours &
other media. Framed, unframed,
paintings, drawings & cards.
Hebridean Wool products from
the black sheep of our croft.
Open: Thur-Sat 12-4
Retailed: Claddach Kirkibost,
Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy

Corinna Krause: Sollas Bookbinding 69
Dunskellar Schoolhouse,
Sollas, Lochmaddy
Isle of North Uist HS6 5BS
ask@sollasbooks.com
01876 560 338, 07803 906 120
www.sollasbooks.com
www.facebook.com/SollasBooks
Fine hand-bound books & handmade
boxes using traditional
bookbinding techniques &
decorative papers. Commissions
welcome e.g. repair work, menu
folders, artist collaborations &
jewellery boxes
Open: please call me
Retailed: Taigh Chearsabhagh,
Kildonan Craft Shop
Margaret E Cowie Fine Art 70
4A Ahmore, North Uist, HS6 5BW
mabrit53@yahoo.co.uk
01876 560 425
www.margaretecowie@weebly.com
www.facebook.com/MargaretECowieFineArt
www.linkedin.com/pub/margaret-cowie/77/436/996
My work is an immersion in the
island environment, as well as
an exploration into the past,
memory, identity and evidence of
being. Original works in various
media, cards and bookmarks.
Open: Whenever sign is OPEN
and by appointment
Retailed: Taigh Chearsabhagh

71 Laura Donkers: earth | environmantal art hebrides ltd
Keske, Clachan,
Isle of North Uist HS6 5HD
laura.donkers.art@googlemail.com
07562 980 287
www.earthebrides.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/laura-donkers/38/792/364
72 Louise Cook: Shoreline Stoneware
earth | environmental art
hebrides ltd is a platform for
developing & delivering fine art
projects that respond to environment
from a socially-engaged,
bio-cultural perspective.
Drawings, videos, installations
& performances interrogate the
political, physical & material
conditions of landscape as
experienced through the body.
Open: On request
Locheport, North Uist HS6 5EU
louise.shoreline@gmail.com
01876 580 372
www.shoreline-stoneware.com
Individually hand-crafted stoneware
pottery. Natural beachweathered
sea fragments,
abandoned at the high-tide line,
provide the delicate textures
captured on the clay. Rock Pool
Pebble Bowls. Unique peat-fired
tiles. Local sands & clay glazes.
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 2pm-5pm or when OPEN
sign is up

Marnie Keltie 73
27 Claddach Baleshare
North Uist HS6 5HE
marniekeltie@hotmail.com
01876 580 334
www.marniekeltie.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Marnie-Keltie-Artwork/105138202860315?fref=ts
My painting is inspired by
the moorland & shoreline of
North Uist – it’s ancient stones,
traces of past lives etched on
the moorland & the change
wrought daily on the beaches.
Open: By appointment, please
phone or e-mail
Retailed: Taigh Chearsabhagh;
The Cowshed, Carnach, N Uist
Comunn Eachdraidh Beinn a Fhaoghla 74
Benbecula History Society
26 Winfield Way
Balivanich, Benbecula HS7 5LA
catherinemuir@uisteach.co.uk
01870 602 539 / 602 409
www.benbeculahistorysociety.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Benbecula-History-Society/189975034489335?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
Our focus is on people & places
on the Island of Benbecula. We
hold organised walks & publish
books on topics relating to the
area including individual townships
and Clanranald, genealogy
of the Benbecula donors to
Carmichael’s Carmina Gaedelica.
Open: variable May-Oct by appt.

75 John Hart: Hebridean Jewellery
Iochdar South Uist HS8 5QX
info@hebridean-jewellery.co.uk
01870 610 288
www.hebrideanjewellery.co.uk
Hebridean Jewellery has a
large range of unique designs
created over two generations
from work inspired by that of
ancient Picts and Celts to
contemporary styles, in silver
and gold, some with precious
and semi precious gems.
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Retailed: Hebridean Jewellery,
63 Cromwell St, Stornoway
76 Stella Whittle: Solus Studio
Clover Cottage, Stoneybridge,
South Uist HS8 5SD
stella@hebrides.net
07787 030 504
www.solusglass.co.uk
Glass art & jewellery from both
recycled and non-recycled
sources. Bowls, platters, wall
art etc. Hand built ceramics and
local interest cold cast sculpture.
Luxury handmade soap from
natural ingredients.
Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat
12pm-3pm Sun
Retailed: Kildonan Centre

Miranda Forrest: Hebridean Glazes 77
13 Bornais, South Uist.
HS8 5SA
miranda.forrest@tesco.net
01878 710 360
www.mirandaforrest.com
Local Hebridean rocks, plants
and shells used to make glazes
for my high-fired stoneware
pottery. A range of thrown and
hand-built ceramics. Sculpted,
raku-fired birds. GSofA trained.
Author of Natural Glazes,
collecting and making.
Open: when ‘open’ sign at gate,
or by appointment.
Retailed: Kildonan Centre
Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Deas 78
South Uist Historical Society
Kildonan Museum, Kildonan,
South Uist, HS8 5RZ
admin@kildonanmuseum.co.uk
01878 710 343
www.kildonanmuseum.co.uk
Our registered museum hosts
a permanent exhibition of items
relating to the island including
the significant photographic
archives of Margaret Fay Shaw,
folklorist & photographer, which
depict life in South Uist.
Open: April-Oct, 7 days a week:
10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm) &
by appointment

79 Uist Craft Producers
Kildonan Centre,
South Uist HS8 5RZ
uistcraftproducers@hebrides.net
01870 620 380
www.uist-craft-producers.org.uk
We sell a wide range of high
quality Art and Craft goods.
Weaving, knitting, ceramics,
glassware, jewellery, soaps,
lotions, paintings, photographs,
reproductions, cards, candles,
books, music cds, all from Uist
based artists and craftspersons.
Open: April-October Mon-Sat:
11am-4.30pm Sun: 1pm-4pm
80 Yvonne Benting: Hebridean Imaging
“Suthainn”, Askernish,
Isle of South Uist HS8 5SY
Yvonne@hebridean-imaging.co.uk
01878 700 849
www.hebridean-imaging.co.uk
Hebridean Imaging
Bird, nature & landscape photography
& artwork. Framed prints,
mounted prints, variety of cards,
postcards & other gifts.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Open: Mid-April to end Sept.
Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm or when sign
says “Open” Closed Sun.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Retailed: Uist Craft Producers,
Hebridean Soap Co, Lewis.‬

Denise Bridge: Hebridean Woolshed 81
An Garradh Mor, West Kilbride
South Uist HS8 5TT
denise@hebrideanwoolshed.co.uk
01878 700 828
www.hebrideanwoolshed.co.uk
Handspinning, weaving, knitting
and felting. Natural and plantdyed
handspun yarns from local
fleece & luxury fibres. Mill spun
Hebridean wool. Knitwear in
traditional & orginial designs.
Spinning workshops & tuition.
Open: generally 10am-6pm.
Closed Sat. Advisable to check
if travelling some distance.
Retailed: Kildonan Centre
Alan Turner 82
Barr an Locha, Drimsdale
South Uist HS8 5RT
alan.turner@hebrides.net
01870 620 380
www.gallery.drimsdale.com
Uist landscape & wildlife painting
& photography. Originals,
mounted/framed reproductions,
limited edition prints & hand
made cards on sale at the
Kildonan Centre. Email & phone
enquiries welcome.
Retailed: Uist Craft Producers
Shop, Kildonan Centre

83 Eriskay Historical Society
Eriskay Historical Society
No public premises
enquiries@tasglann.org.uk
Eriskay Historical Society was
established in February 2010
to document the history of the
island community situated off
the south of South Uist. As the
newest historical society in
the Western Isles, their initial
interest has been in collecting
photographs relating to the
island and identifying
individuals within them.
84 Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraigh agus Bhatarsaigh
© Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Dualchas, Barra Heritage Centre
Castlebay, Barra, HS9 5XD
barraheritage@btconnect.com
01871 810 413
www.barraheritage.com
We preserve and promote the
heritage of Barra, Vatersay and
the smaller islands to the south
known as the Bishop’s Isles.
The Society collects artefacts,
archives, photographs and
information relating to these
islands and has a programme
of exhibitions and displays in
its museum in Castlebay.
Open: see website (café from
mid-May)

Bùth Bharraigh featuring Barra Bunting 85
Castlebay, Isle of Barra
HS9 5XD
info@buthbharraigh.co.uk
01871 810 043
www.facebook.com/barrabunting
www.facebook.com/ButhBharraigh
Local community co-operative
selling local food (meat, fish,
eggs, veg, baking) and crafts.
The aims of Bùth Bharraigh are
to help people diversify crofts,
provide a shop front for local
produce and to keep money
local. We also have Wifi access.
Open: Please check website for
current opening times
Barra Bunting is an on-going community project inviting people who have set foot on Barra and/or Vatersay
to create a flag to be added to bunting chains, which are used to decorate events throughout Barra
and Vatersay. The project was created and is run by Barra and Vatersay Island Produce Show, with initial
financial assistance from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. For further info, or to contribute to the project please
see wwwbarrabunting.net or Facebook/barrabunting. Many individuals have already contributed textile
flags from as far afield as the USA and Australia. In 2013 Barra Bunting won the Scottish EPIC Award.
These awards aim to put voluntary and amateur Arts in the spotlight and showcase best examples from
across the UK.

The Outer Hebrides tourism destination website
contains comprehensive details on activities,
attractions, arts and crafts, accommodation and
events in the islands. Log on for all the information
needed to plan your holiday and look out for our
Outer Hebrides app in iTunes and Google Play stores.
Experience Life on the Edge
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Sgeulachdan na Mara - Sea Stories explores the intimate relationship between people and place and
seeks to make visible the rich cultural knowledge that exists in the seas around Barra and Vatersay. It has
been developed as an online cultural map by artist Stephen Hurrel and social ecologist Ruth Brennan,
in association with Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay and involved school pupils in interviewing Barra
fishermen and older members of the community. It will continue to be added to as further ‘sea stories’
are gathered by Castlebay School’s media students and the wider community. The map is accessible
to the public at local cultural events and to the wider world via the Internet. Please feel free to visit the
website now to explore this unique cultural map of the sea, and to contribute to the project yourself. The
project was funded by Creative Scotland’s First In A Lifetime Award, Comunn na Gàidhlig and Comhairle
nan Eilean Siar with support from Scottish Association for Marine Science, and the Marine Alliance for
Science and Technology for Scotland. See www.mappingthesea.net/barra

Hebridean Connections is a project that brings people together around a shared interest in the history and
culture of the Outer Hebrides. Part of the project includes the development of a unique website, which
brings tens of thousands of records from the islands’ historical societies together in one place. This is
providing a vast resource, where a worldwide audience can find out about island people and their way of
life in times gone by. See www.hebrideanconnections.com
FACLAN
Hebridean Book Festival
“Beyond the equinox, on the cusp of winter, on the frontier of inquiry” Faclan: The Hebridean Book
Festival is held annually in late October/early November. Featuring extraordinary writers and thinkers
along with visual arts and film, past themes have included Second Sight & the Supernatural; Belief,
Pilgrimage and Journey. For details of the programme for 2014 and 2015 visit www.faclan.org
Tasglann nan Eilean Siar (Hebridean Archives) is a guide to archives held across the Outer Hebrides by
public authorities, historical societies, businesses, organisations and individuals. Find out more about
records that could help your research by visiting our website www.tasglann.org.uk

In the transition from Summer to Autumn, September
2014 will see the launch of an annual two week festival
featuring the best of Gaelic culture, traditional music and
crafts throughout the Outer Hebrides, including a tour
by Julie Fowlis to Lewis, North Uist and Barra.
For a detailed events programme see:
www.hebtember.co.uk

Useful Information
Caledonian MacBrayne operate vehicle &
passenger ferry services to/from & within the
Outer Hebrides. Timetables, routes & fares
are detailed on their website:
www.calmac.co.uk
Reservations Number: 0800 066 5000
www.businesshebrides.co.uk
Comprehensive guide to businesses
throughout the Outer Hebrides.
Scotland’s National Tourism
Organisation Information Centres
are located in:
Lewis: Stornoway: 01851 703 088
Harris: Tarbert: 01859 502 011
North Uist: Lochmaddy:
01876 500 321
South Uist: Lochboisdale:
01878 700 286
Barra: Castlebay: 01871 810 336
www.visitscotland.com
Flights to/from & within the Outer
Hebrides are operated by:
www.flybe.com
www.easternairways.com
DISCLAIMER
Whilst every care has been taken in compiling
this guide, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar cannot
be held responsible for any variations errors
or omissions by participants or third parties
or for anything arising out of the use of this
information whether accurate or not. Visitors
are advised at all times to confirm details with
the individual business or venues in advance
of their visit.
Under no circumstances can Comhairle nan
Eilean Siar accept liability for any loss, damage
or injury sustained by any member of
the public visiting any venue listed in this
guide. Visitors do so entirely at their own risk.
Adults are responsible for the supervision of
any children in their care. It is the individual
businesses listed responsibility to have their
own public liability cover appropriate to their
practice and venue.

This booklet was compiled in May 2014. It can be
viewed online at www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
and on the Arts and Culture pages at
www.cne-siar.gov.uk/artsandculture/index.asp
Hard copies can be requested from:
Elsie Mitchell
Arts Development Officer
Development Department
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2BW
emitchell@cne-siar.gov.uk
Comments on this booklet are welcome.
Compiled by Elsie Mitchell Designed by Rhona Macleod Graphic Design