On the tour, you will see 3 sides to the Isle of Lewis with our 3 distinct experiences …
SENSE – Harris Tweed® weaving demonstration
EXPLORE – Walking on a beautiful Hebridean beach
CONNECT – Visit the Museum & Castle
The tour takes about 4 hours and you will find out more detail by clicking on each of the 3 experiences. There is also useful information below on Itinerary, Terrain & Clothing, Facilities & Route …
The times shown are for our usual tour. There are occasions when timings will change and this will be communicated prior to your visit.
Time
Activity
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
11:45 AM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
The loom shed where we will have the weaving demonstration has restricted space, so be prepared for a snug fit! I’ll ensure you all get situated in positions where you have a full view of the loom in operation and that you are not too close to the moving parts of the machinery.
As we will be walking over uneven ground with wet sand at the beach, wearing a sturdy pair of shoes is recommended. The weather is unpredictable, so having a light coat on hand might be a good idea. In any case, I will have umbrellas stored on the minibus should they be required.
Please note that the tour route covers an area of the island which is very remote and therefore extremely limited in general facilities. Listed here are the available options.
On request we can stop at Traigh Mhor toilet facilities which are situated very close to our scheduled 11:40 am stop at Garry beach. There are extensive toilet facilities at the Museum which is our last scheduled stop at 1:00 pm.
The 1pm Castle stop has the Storehouse Café available which serves hot and cold drinks with a variety of locally baked treats, homemade soup and toasted sandwiches. The Outfitters shop is next to the café and is crammed with gorgeous gifts and souvenirs with many Harris Tweed® products for sale.
Located amongst the opulent ground floor rooms of Lews Castle, the Storehouse Café is the ideal spot to soak in the history of your surroundings during your visit. Serving hot and cold drinks with a variety of locally-baked treats on offer (including gluten-free and vegan options!),
