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Our Sea & Shore tourer delivers you in comfort, on our minibus tourer service, to the finest attractions on the Isle of Lewis that hug our shores and seas. It is the best way to experience the Island, without the hassle of driving, you just soak up the amazing, dream-like landscapes of our rugged island perched between the wild North Atlantic and the rolling Minch. This tourer brings you to such outstanding places* as the unique and storied St. Columba's Church, the heart wrenching story of the HMY Iolaire, the stunning high point in town, the War Memorial and the outstanding museum at Cross Historical. Save the drive, enjoy the sights and get the chance to ask our driver guide any questions you may have. Depending on the time available we may be able to squeeze in a few more, lesser visited, sights that bring the magic of the island to life for everyone on our tours. This Tourer operates on Wednesday and Friday and is not weather dependent.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you at the Statue, near the sea wall, 15 minutes prior to departure. You will know it is us as we will have a branded minibus and our driver will be wearing a branded jacket. We will also look out for you and make ourselves easily seen. Please have your tickets ready to scan.
Itinerary
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We will have around 30 minutes at this site to allow you to explore it to the fullest. There are no facilities at this site. There is no fee for the exhibition but donations are welcome. Aignish Farm Raiders Monument On the walk way to the Church is this memorial, one of three dedicated to the land struggles experienced on the Island. This one is for the Aignish Farm Raiders. It stands proudly in remembrance of the people of Point (the local area) who fought an oppressive use of their land, potentially going to jail, which eventually forced reforms to Scottish law. Eaglais na h-Aoidhe, St Columba's Church This is a chapel from the medieval period and is an Ancient Monument and Grade A building. St Catan, a contemporary of St Columba, founded the site in the 6th century. The site became the burial site for our families namesake, the MacLeods of Lewis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will have around 30 minutes at this site to allow you to explore it to the fullest. There are no facilities at this site. There is no fee. The Iolaire Monument is dedicated to those sailors who drowned on New Years Day 1919 must have experienced. So wild, so cold and so close to home. Sinking at the entrance of Stornoway harbour, on what should have been such a joyous day, 280 islanders, coming home from fighting on the Front, struck rocks meters from the shore, with 205 dying. You can see paintings of some of those soldiers at the Airport and at various locations around Stornoway.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will have around 45 minutes at this site to allow you enough time to walk to the Memorial and take in the breath-taking views of Stornoway and over to the mainland. There are no facilities at this site and there is no fee. The memorial is an 85ft tall granite tower dedicated to those men from the Island who never came home from the Great War and those who perished in the terrible 1919 sinking of HMY Iolaire - which is visited later in the tour.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will have around 45 minutes at this site. There is an entrance fee for the attraction and there are toilets and limited vending machine options. This attraction offers what we call, the smell of the island. They have a peat burning fire in the middle of a dwelling house which was shared by family and animals alike. The smell of peat reminds us of our innocent childhoods playing in these areas. Take some time to check out the model 1920s house as well, as a sign of how living progressed on the island with the advent of sewerage and electricity.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
We will have around 60 minutes at this site. There is no entrance fee but a donation is strongly encouraged. There are toilets and a café at this site. This museum, shop and cafe is dedicated to the local history of the area, which reflects the history of the island people as a whole. Two gallery spaces are dedicated to seasonal exhibitions throughout the year.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
Optionally on the return we can drop guests at the Museum nan Eilean. Here you can find out how the island and its people are shaped by the land, sea and history. There is also a cafe and shop available along with toilets and a chance to look around parts of the Lews Castle and grounds too. On the way back into town (a 15 minute walk) you can stop at the Woodland Centre for refreshment, shopping and information.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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