Loch Stiapabhat is a local nature reserve that is most well-known as being a habitat for the critically endangered corncrakes. The viewing observatory is approximately 500 metres or 0.3 miles from The Decca. It’s a lovely shelter with plenty of windows that lets you view the birds from inside
The Ness Historical Society (aka Comunn Eachdraidh Nis in Gaelic) is our local museum complete with a gift shop, cafe (great for lunch!), and archives. If you have roots in the area, want to learn more about the local culture, or want to see some of the Old Decca machinery, this is the place for
Said to be the tallest standing stone in Scotland, the Clach an Truiseil or Ballantrushal standing stone is a behemoth at roughly 6 metres or 20 feet tall. Unfortunately, as you can see in the picture, our sister-in law leaned a bit too hard last time she visited and knocked it a bit
As you’re driving from Stornoway to Ness, just past Barvas and Baile an Truiseil (English: Ballantrushal) you’ll see a brown sign on your right for “Steinacleit Stone Circle.” While not nearly as famous (or extensive) as Calanais, Steinacleit Stone Circle overlooks Loch an
As with any beach, there can be hidden hazards to understand before swimming in the Outer Hebrides. For any type of emergency, please dial 999 immediately. If you need to speak to a nurse about a non-emergency medical matter, dial 111 to speak to the National Health Service (NHS). Most visitors
We strive to be responsible citizens of Earth in all we do. That means living and promoting a low-waste lifestyle here at The Decca — for all types of accommodation (B&B, self-catering, and retreats). These are some of the eco-friendly choices we have made in running this business. You
Why should you retreat to The Decca? Well, you probably shouldn’t. 😉 (Just kidding, of course!) It’s hard to get here (all the ferries and planes, oh my!), we’re almost at the northernmost tip of this island, there are only 3-4 places nearby to go out and eat (fewer on Sundays)
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