From exploring world-class beaches to adventure kayaking, we reveal the best things to do from the Hebridean Isle of Harris. Words: Emma Leask
1. LUSKENTYRE BEACH
Regularly voted in the top five of the world’s best beaches, Luskentyre Beach has azure waters and views of the mountains of Harris and the Isle of Taransay (visitscotland.com).
Turquoise waters of Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Photo: Anneka/Shutterstock
2. CALLANISH STANDING STONES
World-famous 5000-year-old standing stone circles at Callanais, Isle of Lewis, where you can walk among the stones (01851 621422, callanishvisitorcentre.co.uk).
Callanish standing stones: neolithic stone circle in Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Photot: unknown1861/Shutterstock
3. GEARRANNAN BLACKHOUSE VILLAGE
A rare, preserved crofting village of authentic Hebridean blackhouses by a sandy beach on the Isle of Lewis. Some of these properties are available as holiday lets (01851 643416, gearrannan.com).
Gearrannan Blackhouse village with old thatched buildings and peat fires, Isle of Lewis. Photo: Gail Johnson/Shutterstock
4. HARRIS TWEED
Pay a visit to the Harris Tweed Shop in Tarbet owned by the Campbell family (01859 502040, harristweedisleofharris.co.uk).
Sheep, Isle of Harris, Scotland. Photo: Michal Lazor/Shutterstock
5. KAYAKING/CANOEING
Take a guided sea kayaking or canoeing tour with Harris Outdoor Adventure. Sailing, wind karting, and bike hire also on offer (0778 842 5157, harrisoutdoor.co.uk).
Kayaking. Photo: Bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock
6. DAY TRIP TO ST KILDA
Head to the island of St Kilda, a remote World Heritage Site with incredible wildlife and a fascinating history (01859 502060, kildacruises.co.uk).
Northern gannets seen on the remote and steep cliffs of St Kilda. Photo: corlaffra/Shutterstock
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