Shawbost in the area known as the West Side has much history in and around the district. The village itself is one of many attractive little places which line the west coast, but not always on the coast, of the island. It boasts a swimming pool, sports centre and a folk museum. There's also a Viking mill which has been restored, adding to the history around this little village.

At nearby Arnol there's a museum and visitor centre which is popular, at Carloway a village restoration scheme and an ancient tower of great historical value, at Callanish, a heritage centre and our equivalent of Stonehenge, a stone erection of great significance. This is the second most important site next to Stonehenge itself.
This is also Harris Tweed country with many homes involved in the manufacture of that famous cloth.

The area has great beaches and beautiful walks along with some interesting wildlife for the enjoyment of visitors.

For eats the hotels, restaurants and cafes provide good fayre.
Hotel, guesthouse caravan and camping sites are available.

Ferries to Stornoway are from mainland Ullapool, Inverness connects to Ullapool by bus or coach. Glasgow connects to Inverness by air, rail, bus or coach, and on as above.

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