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Bostadh
I’m so glad I went to Leòdhas (Lewis). It really is worth seeing.
On Saturday I drove north to Barabhas (Barvas) on the northwest coast of Leòdhas (Lewis), and then turned southwest to follow the coast road through Àrnol (Arnol). I stopped there to visit the Blackhouse museum. It is excellent.
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Àrnol
My next stop was in Càrladhagh (Carloway), again to see blackhouses, but they were closed – reopening for the season the week beginning 26 March.
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Càrladhagh
Calanais (Callanish) was next on the itinerary. The Bronze Age tursachan (or standing stones). They are amazing. The largest is 4.8 metres high. How? Why?
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Calanais
Then I crossed onto another island – Beàrnaraigh Mòr (Great Berneray). The beach at Bostadh needs a mention. White sand and turquoise water. Beautiful.
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Bostadh (Again)
After that I headed back to Steòrnabhagh (Stornoway) to visit the Museum nan Eilean. It is small, but informative. The coffee shop is great too.
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Museum nan Eilean
In the evening I had a pleasant dinner at An Lanntair – the town’s artistic hub. It overlooks the harbour so dinner comes with a view. My lamb burger was delicious.
ⓒ iain taylor 2018