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Specialist Interest ToursJuly 28, 2020January 4, 2021

Stunning wildlife

whale jumping

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 …

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Helene Lagrange
Archaeology, BlogJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Hidden Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides

Iron Roundhouse at Bostadh© Malcolm Macleod

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 …

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Speaking World
Specialist Interest ToursJune 4, 2020July 28, 2020

Fascinating Hebridean Culture

Rocks at the Norse Mill ©Fiona Rennie

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 …

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Speaking World
Hebrides Tour GuidesMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020

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 …

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Helene Lagrange
ServicesMay 20, 2020July 28, 2020

Specialist Interest Tours

© Mairi M. Martin

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 …

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Speaking World
Blog, Culture Hebrides & GaelicMay 16, 2020May 18, 2020

Culture Hebrides and Gaelic

Stornoway Walk Training Gaelic Culture

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 …

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Maggie Smith
Blog, Culture Hebrides & GaelicApril 10, 2020May 18, 2020

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 …

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Maggie Smith
BlogMarch 21, 2020July 28, 2020

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 …

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Maggie Smith
Blog, Hebrides Tour GuidesMarch 19, 2020May 18, 2020

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 …

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Maggie Smith
Hebrides Tour GuidesMarch 19, 2020June 11, 2020

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 …

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Maggie Smith

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