Stornoway which is in Lewis, is the largest town of the largest area of the Islands. It has a population of around 8,000 which swells in the tourist season making it a bustling , vibrant centre.
The airport which is on the verge of the town has services to and from the mainland's main towns.

An 18 hole golf course plus tennis, bowling and other sports facilities are available. For the angler there's the opportunity of trying out the thrill of a boat trip to indulge yourselves in some exciting sea fishing.
If you just like the sea air you can sit back on a cruise boat for some pleasurable seal watching.

For the history buffs there's Lews Castle to see but unfortunately it's not open to the public.

Pabail Bay and Island has a small harbour with sandy beach where watersport or fishing can be indulged. Birdwatchers would certainly enjoy the chance of browsing the cliffsides for the many seabirds who nest there.

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse is at the most easterly edge of Lewis and the mainland hills can be seen from this point. Sometimes whales and basking sharks can be seen in the waters around here.

Portnaguran is a small village with a working harbour with good fishing. There's lots of villages dotted along the coastline with marvelous beaches and their own history and these are well worth a visit.

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

Travel is by bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are, Inverness with a connection to Stornoway by air, Glasgow with a connection to Stornoway by air.

The nearest ferry terminal is Ullapool with connections from Inverness and Glasgow by bus or coach.

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