Benbecula Golf Club
39 Winfield Way
Balavanich
Western Isles
HS7 5LH
Scotland
Tel: 02476 382 804
Benbecula Golf Club is an interesting golf course on the Island of Benbecula. There are 9 holes but 18 tees, and the course is largely flat, but with some gentle curves and interesting hazards. Advance booking is only really necessary when there is a competition on, and the standard green fees are very reasonable.
Callanish Standing Stones
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
Scotland
The Callanish Stones are probably the most famous archaeological remains in the Outer Hebrides, although there are many sites just waiting to be explored. The Callanish Stones are thought to date back over 4500years, and are similar in style to, although more numerous than, Stonehenge.
Museum Nan Eilean
Francis Street
Stornoway
Western Isles
HS1 2NF
Scotland
Tel: 01851 709 266
The Museum Nan Eilean is the place to go for those looking to learn a little more about the Western Isles. The museum contains artefacts and visual representations of many aspects regarding the history and the culture of the Outer Hebrides.
Saint Kilda
Western Isles
Scotland
St Kilda sits to the west of the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. The island once enjoyed a small population, but was evacuated in the early 20th century as a result of tourism, disease and crop failures. Today, the archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has some appealing historic buildings, making it a popular site for summer day trips.
Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre
North Uist
Western Isles
HS6 5AA
Scotland
Tel: 01876 500 293
Taigh Chearsabagh is an engaging venue on the island of North Uist. There is a museum and art gallery, both of which include temporary exhibitions utilising a strong photographic archive, among other media. The centre also offers art workshops, and there is a café, craft and book shop on site.