Category: Services

  • Stunning wildlife

    Stunning wildlife

    A guide can take you to outstanding spots for the best opportunities to observe wildlife. There are many “off the tourist” routes that give the real feel of the islands and offer unique experiences. The Western Isles have a particular set of habitats and are geographically isolated, on the edge…

  • Fascinating Hebridean Culture

    Fascinating Hebridean Culture

    Ceud mìle fàilte – A hundred thousand welcomes In the Outer Hebrides the road signs are in the ancient Celtic language of Gaelic. Children learn through Gaelic medium education from a young age.Norse influence on Hebridean Culture Scenic landscape bearing names reflecting the Norse  Heritage of the islands, a place…

  • Specialist Interest Tours

    Specialist Interest Tours

    Off the beaten track with specialist interest tours The big skies, extensive moorland and expansive beaches are a perfect post COVID-19 getaway. During your visit, one of our guides will cater for your specialist interest whether it is Archaeology, Norse culture, Wildlife, the Island’s Gaelic heritage, Harris Tweed, etc.Archaeology Resident…

  • Culture Hebrides and Gaelic

    Culture Hebrides and Gaelic

    The tour guides in the Outer Hebrides will introduce you to the ancient way of island life and the Celtic language of Scottish Gaelic. Book a guide for a walk or for an open air interpretation of what is unique about our corner of the world.

  • New  Harris Tweed Tours

    New Harris Tweed Tours

    Western Isles Tour Guide Association have been planning new tours as part of the group’s Sustainable Tourism Policy. The Harris Tweed Tours will include a visit to Harris Tweed weaver’s like Iain Màrtainn, self employed and continuing the family tradition of combining weaving Harris Tweed and running a working croft.…

  • Walking Tours

    Walking Tours

    Explore the Western Isles on foot. Join us for a gentle romp round town or discover formidable vistas and breathtaking scenery in one of our guided hikes. We offer our walking tour services to cruise ship companies, coach parties as well as individual groups. Please don’t hesitate to get in…

  • Coach Tours

    Coach Tours

    The Western Isles Tour Guide Association can provide a bespoke itinerary for your coach group in the Outer Hebrides. Tours can be customised for a theme or specific interest. You could explore the fascinating ancient culture of the Hebrides or relish unspoilt landscapes. Tours are usually between 4 to 8…

  • Cruise Ship Excursions

    Cruise Ship Excursions

    Every year Outer Hebrides guides are leading tours for cruise ships from the port of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Tours featuring the ancient Neolithic landscape of Callanish, the Iron Age monument at Dun Carloway and the ancient Hebridean thatched houses at Gearrannan occupied till the 1970s and restored as an…