Hello I am Alison. I moved to Lewis in 2017 when, after years of visiting on holiday, we finally decided that Lewis was where we wanted to be. We live on our croft, with dogs, cat and six Soay Sheep for conservation grazing (Soay are …
Alison Driver
George Murray
As a native Hebridean, who has lived and worked in the Western Isles and across the North of Scotland as a Police Officer for 30 years, I am now retired and serving as a member of the local authority. I am proud to offer scenic …
Alasdair Macleod
I am a native Gaelic speaker and have lived in Lewis for most of my life. In the Hebrides we have a fascinating story to tell about our unique heritage, history, environment and Gaelic culture and that is why I became a tour guide so …
Richard Middlemiss
Richard moved to the island with his family aged 11, and grew up on a croft in the Lochs area of Lewis. He spent his teenage years doing all of the outdoor pursuits he could; lucky to live within such a beautiful playground for these …
Liz Sutherland
My father’s family is from Uig in Lewis, and I have lived here since 1973; I also brought my two children up on the island, and they now bring their own children home to holiday here every year. I worked in three local secondary schools, …
Iain Sinclair
I am a Gaelic speaker with a particular interest in local history, and have been a teacher of History at the local High School for many years. I was pleased to become a Western Isles Tour Guide in 2023, because I thoroughly enjoy sharing the …
Esther Williams
The Isle of Lewis wasn’t always my home But I think it was always meant to be… my destiny My name is Esther Ruth Cornelia Williams I am an incomer, being woven into the Island fabric Click Clack goes the shuttle of the weaver’s loom …
Annemiek Kok
As an STGA Green Badge Tour Guide, I love to show you the beautiful landscapes, ancient historical sites, and the culture of the Hebrides. The ancient rocks, the fresh air, the sea breeze, the fast sky, the peaty moors, the lochs, the calmness – it will amaze and inspire …
Iain Minty
Ian Minty is a retired lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) who has lived in Lewis since 1983. Ian offers guided walking tours of Stornoway, normally around 2-3 hours, that take an informal look at the Stornoway’s history, events that have shaped the …
Donald Martin
Hi I am a Lewis resident, Gaelic speaker and I have spent most of my life on the island. I retired in 2022, and I have been a Tour Guide since 2023. I have plenty of yarns regarding Stornoway and Lewis and as one who …