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 …
Hidden Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides
Times gone by – Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides The open landscapes of the Outer Hebrides provide a wonderful setting for the exploration of ancient monuments spanning 6,000 years of human occupation. In the Neolithic period or New Stone Age, communities of early farmers developed …
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 …
Ian 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New Point Tour Tiumpan Head Sea Mammals
Western Isles Tour Guide Association have been planning new tours as part of the group’s Sustainable Tourism Policy. The new tour in the Point district will include Tiumpan Head the vista on the Hebridean Whale Trail. The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust regularly monitor from …
New Point Tour: Ui Church Eaglais na h-Aoidh
Western Isles Tour Guide Association have been planning new tours as part of the group’s Sustainable Tourism Policy. The new tour in the Point district will commence with a visit to the Ui Church Eaglais na h-Aoidh. The 14th Century building is unique in that …
Paul Donnelly, Barra
My name is Paul Donnelly and I have lived on the Isle of Vatersay for almost thirty years teaching Biology/Science at Castlebay Community School. I have a BSc in Agricultural Botany from Glasgow University and a PhD in Plant Ecology from Sheffield University. I am …