Nestled amidst the windswept landscapes of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, the enigmatic black houses stand as enduring symbols of the island’s rich history and architectural heritage. In this blog entry, we embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of black
When it comes to culinary treasures, few can rival the exquisite Stornoway Black Pudding. Hailing from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, this iconic delicacy has gained worldwide recognition for its exceptional quality and unique blend of flavours. We explore the rich history and
The Isle of Lewis, nestled within the captivating Scottish Hebrides, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Among the many natural wonders that call this place home, one species stands out for its mysterious nature and captivating song—the Corncrake. In this blog entry, we embark on
Article re-posted from The Scotsman Lewis and Harris voted best island in Europe LEWIS and Harris in the Outer Hebrides has been named the top island in Europe and in the top five in the world by an influential travel website, ahead of popular sunshine destination such as as Capri, Naxos and
The Butt of Lewis lighthouse is at the northernmost tip of the Isle of Lewis. The lighthouse is surrounded by giant cliffs which house hundreds (thousands?) of seabirds and have spectacular views. VisitOuterHebrides.co.uk has a downloadable walking map (Outer Hebrides Walking Map #7). This walk is
Port of Ness Beach is a gorgeous beach with a large breakwater to shelter boats and views to the mountains on the mainland on clear days. It is 1.3 miles away from The Decca, which google tells us is a 26-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. For beach access, park near the slipway then walk back down
Port Stoth is a lovely wee sheltered beach that we consider fantastic for swimming (if you don’t mind the cold water of Scottish beaches 😉). The water is typically clear with colours ranging from turquoise to teal and the cliffs have loads of little cracks that the sea birds will nest in. It
Eoropie Beach is roughly a 10-15 minute walk from the Decca (or a 2-minute drive). It is a huge beach with giant sand dunes and the award-winning Eoropie Dunes Play Park for kids of all ages. Check out the images below to get a sense of its beauty. The large sandy beach and play park are great
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
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