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Accommodation & Food | |
| Beul na Mara | Serviced and self catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides |
| Cala Hotels | Hotels located in Stornoway |
| Doune Braes Hotel | Accommodation and excellent restaurant situated on the west side near the Doune Broch in Carloway. |
| Hebridean Cottages | Self catering accommodation within easy distance of airport and Stornoway |
| Hebridean Hostel | Quality hostel accommodation in the heart of Stornoway |
| I Know Scotland | Accommodation listings website |
| Macleod & Macleod | Black pudding suppliers and quality butchers on Church Street |
| Scaliscro Lodge | Scaliscro Lodge and Cottage Shortbreaks available for self catering or catered groups, only 25mins from Stornoway. |
| Stornoway Fish Smokers | Stornoway's premier supplier of smoked fish, kippers, salmon, and shellfish. |
Festival Associates | |
| 999Design | 999 Design delivering Creative Intelligence, Boundless enthusiasm, Design effectiveness. |
| An Lanntair | Stornoway's fabulous new Arts Centre, year round events and exhibitions programme. |
| Brighter Still | Leila Angus, Official Festival Photographer |
| Lews Castle College | Interested in courses in traditional music and Scottish Gaelic based in the Outer Hebrides? Click here for more information about the great programme at LCC Benbecula. |
| Reefnet | HCF Website designers providing full e-business services. |
| Volunteer Centre | Website of the Volunteer Centre in the islands |
| WeLoveFestivals | Festival networking site |
Festival Listing Websites | |
| eFestivals | Festival listings website |
| FolknRoots | Guide to the Folk, Roots and Acoustic Scene around the UK |
| Kadmus Arts | International portal for Dance, Music, and Theatre Festivals |
| Safe Concerts | Online festival listings |
Gaelic | |
| Acair Earranta | Acair Limited (Gaelic Publishers) |
| An Comunn Gàidhealach | Promotes Gaelic language and culture |
| An Gàidheal Ùr | Gaelic language newspaper |
| BBC Alba - Làrach Gàidhlig a' BhBC | BBC Scotland's Gaelic website |
| Colaiste a' Chaisteil | Gaelic, Communications, Arts & Language courses |
| Colmcille | Project linking Ireland and Scotland |
| Comann na Gàidhlig | Gaelic Development Agency |
| Comann nam Pàrant | Information on Gaelic Medium Education |
| Fèisean nan Gàidheal | Gaelic festivals |
| MGAlba | Gaelic TV body |
| Pròiseact nan Ealan | National Gaelic Arts Agency |
| Slighe | Scottish Gaelic Langauage support agency based in Seattle |
| TeleG | Gaelic Television Channel - TeleG |
| The Royal National Mod | Premier Gaelic Music Competition |
General Information | |
| Anti-Social Behaviour Unit | Local council anti-social behaviour unit |
| Caracanet Press Ltd | Caracanet Press Ltd - publishers of the work of Iain Crichton Smith |
| Celtica | Italian Celtic culture and music magazine |
| Community Safety | Community safety partnership at the local council |
| Hi-Arts | For up-to-date information on the arts in the Highlands and Islands |
| North Harris Trust | Site of community owned North Harris Trust |
| Outer Hebrides Food Producers Association | Links to a network of speciality food producers in the area |
| Stornoway Gazette | Local newspaper |
| Stornoway Today | Local news and information brought to you by Stornoway Gazette |
| Waste Aware | General information for waste awareness and recycling in the islands |
Harris Tweed | |
| Diggory Brown | Harris Tweed Kilts, hats, headscarves and hoodies. Harris Tweed is an old name that can do new things. |
| Garynahine Harris Tweed | Genuine hand woven Orb stamped Harris Tweed. |
| Harris Tweed Artisans Cooperative | Local collective who promote and market the unique and diverse Harris Tweed products that they each design and produce |
| Harris Tweed Authority | Custodians of the world famous Orb mark |
| Harris Tweed Hebrides | Shawbost based Harris tweed mill |
| Harris Tweed Scotland | Stornoway mill producing Harris tweed for their range of mens jackets |
| Harris Tweed Textiles | Carloway based Harris tweed mill |
| Hebridean Humpties | Humpty Dumpties and other crazy creatures made from Harris Tweed. |
| My Hebridean Dream | Ladies coats and waistcoats, co–ordinated bedspreads, curtains and cushions made to order. |
| Rare Bird Handbags | Rarebird design and make Harris Tweed bags, accessories, gifts, soft funishings and bespoke garments on request. |
Local Craftmakers | |
| Callanish Jewellery | Boldy crafted solid silver jewellery inspired by the Callanish Stones |
| Hebridean Store | Unique, luxury, handmade gifts from the Hebridean Scottish islands |
| Holmasaig Gallery | Paintings my Margarita Williams |
| Lewis Tweed | Fabulous new designer tweed from Anna Murray |
| Tiger Textiles | Site of renowned local arist Alison Macleod. |
Local Culture | |
| Bill Lawson Publications | Specialist Books & Genealogy Research Material of Bill Lawson, Genealogist |
| Breasclete Website | Community website for area surrounding world famous Callanish Stones |
| Calanais Visitor Centre | Interpretation centre with cafe and shop set below the world famous Calanais Standing Stones |
| Comann Eachdraidh Uig | Fresh notes and old stories from Comann Eachdraidh Uig |
| Gearrannan Blackhouse Village | Amazing reconstruction of a traditional blackhouse village set in the mid 1900s, accommodation, cafe and shop. |
| Harris Arts | Promoting the Arts in Harris |
| Hebridean Brewery | Hebridean Brewery - fine ales from the Hebrides |
| Hebridean Connections | Genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Outer Hebrides |
| Lewis Highland Games | Lewis Highland Games - an annual show featuring traditional games and competitions |
| Point Show | Local show with horticulture, agriculture and many activities for all the family |
| Seallam! | Genealogy Research Centre for the Outer Hebrides and home of Co Leis Thu? |
| Stornoway Historical Society | Website with info, features and pics |
Music Sites | |
| Adastra | Music agents promoting top quality acts |
| Afro Celt Sound System | Afro Celt Sound System's fan website |
| Arran Folk Festival | |
| Blazin' Fiddles | Top Highland fiddle band home site |
| Celtic Connections | Glasgow's winter music festival |
| Ceol Music Store | Local music store stockists of a wide range of musical items |
| Dirty Linen | North American Music resource and magazine |
| Fèis Rois | Thoroughly rooted in the Gaelic culture, F�is Rois provides a platform for the tuition and performance of traditional music, song and dance in Ross and Cromarty. |
| Foot Stompin' Records | Great website of Scottish Music Label Foot Stompin'Records promoting the music of some of Scotland's brightest young stars |
| Goderich Celtic Roots Festival | Ontario based family folk festival incorporating music, dance, craft art and storytelling. |
| HAIL Music | Music from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland |
| Hothouse Flowers | Top Irish group |
| Julie Fowlis | Official website of Hebridean star Julie Fowlis |
| Liam Ó Maonlaí | Irish singer, musician, songwriter, painter, actor, artist..... |
| Margaret Stewart | Renowned Gaelic singer |
| Mary Jane Lamond | Official site for Cape Breton Gaelic songstress |
| Musicians Union | Representing musicians |
| MusicScotland.com | Top Scottish on-line CD and music catalogue. |
| Peatbog Faeries | Official website of Skye based celtic fusion band |
| Piping Live | Glasgow's major piping festival |
| Port Fiary Folk Festival | World renowned festival held annually in March in Victoria, South West Australia |
| Red Hot Chilli Pipers | Official website for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers |
| Ridge Records | Runrig's Record Label also produced for Blair Douglas, Fred Morrison and Calum Martin |
| Runrig | The original Gaelic supergroup |
| Salsa Celtica | Offical site for Scotland's most popular live bands |
| Tønder Festival | Leading European folk festival based in Denmark |
| The Living Tradition | The Living Tradition Magazine is the definitive guide to the folk and traditional music scene. Packed with news, reviews and features leading you to the best of live and recorded music, clubs, concerts and festivals. |
| The Performing Rights Society | The Performing Rights Society |
| The Saw Doctors | Official website of Irish supergroup |
| The Waterboys | Official site for The Waterboys |
| tradmusic.com | Scottish, Irish and World Music news, artists, music and CDs |
| TRIGALLIA | Biennial Celtic festival held in the town of Argenta, Italy |
| Vertical Records | The home of Capercallie, Karen Matheson and Michael McGoldrick |
Tourism & Travel | |
| Adventure Hebrides | Adventure Hebrides |
| Caledonian MacBrayne | Ferry travel to the Outer Hebrides |
| Canoe Hebrides | Adventure site |
| Carhire Hebrides | A range of quality hire cars at great prices |
| Citylink | Bus links |
| First Scotrail | Rail links |
| Fish'N'Trips | Boat charters and angling trips |
| Flybe | Flights to the Outer Hebrides |
| Highland Airways | Local Airline serving the Hebrides |
| Local Bus Timetables | Listing of all local bus timetables |
| Sail Hebrides | Maritime festival taking place during festival time |
| Seatrek | Adventurous, scenic boat trips around the beautiful, blue waters of the Outer Hebrides |
| Sgor Climbing | Adventure site |
| Stornoway Cabs | Taxi firm offering guided tours |
| SurfLewis | Surf lessons, hire and instruction |
| VisitHebrides | Outer Hebrides website - all you need to know before you visit |
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