Accommodation & Food |
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| Beul na Mara | Serviced and self catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides |
| Cala Hotels | Hotels located in Stornoway |
| Charles Macleod Butchers | Award winning local butchers and makers of the famous Stornoway Black Pudding |
| Doune Braes Hotel | Accommodation and excellent restaurant situated on the west side near the Doune Broch in Carloway. |
| Gearrannan Blackhouse Village | A unique self-catering holiday accommodation on the Atlantic coast of the Isle of Lewis, close to the Callanish Standing Stones and Carloway Broch. Open all year. |
| Hebridean Cottages | Self catering accommodation within easy distance of airport and Stornoway |
| Hebridean Hostel | Quality hostel accommodation in the heart of Stornoway |
| Macleod & Macleod | Black pudding suppliers and quality butchers on Church Street |
| Otter Bunkhouse | Otter Bunkhouse offers alternative accommodation in the popular area of Uig, on the Isle of Lewis |
| Stornoway Fish Smokers | Stornoway's premier supplier of smoked fish, kippers, salmon, and shellfish. |
Craft Traders |
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| Acair Earranta | Acair Limited (Gaelic Publishers) |
| Art Glass by Catherine Low | Glass artefacts using a range of hot and cold glass techniques to produce jewellery, vessel, plates, awards and painted glass panels. |
| Dalbeg Design | Unique silver jewellry and accessories inspired by the wild beauty of Dalbeg beach |
| Debbie Cassells Artist | Landscapes and harbours inspired by the vibrant colours of the sea, sand, and boats of the Outer Hebrides. |
| Diggory Brown | Harris Tweed Kilts, hats, headscarves and hoodies. Harris Tweed is an old name that can do new things. |
| Hebridean Spa | Organic seaweekd skincare |
| Hebridean Store | Unique, luxury, handmade gifts from the Hebridean Scottish islands |
| Lewisian Nice | Hebridean gifts |
| Ros Paterson Artist | Artwork ranging from mini wearable art, to travel sized paintings and larger work, so you can have your artwork on your clothes, on your travels or in your home |
| Split Tin Guitars | Unique guitars, banjos and ukuleles made from vintage sweet and biscuit tins. |
Festival Associates |
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| 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. |
| Margaret Smith Fine Art | Artist specialising in pastel portraiture |
| PRSF for Music Foundation | HCF Trust gratefuly acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundaiton, the UK's leading independent funder of new music across all genres |
| Reefnet | HCF Website designers providing full e-business services. |
| Splendid Events | Event Management, Programming, Consultancy & Agency |
| SurfLewis | Beginner and intermediate surf lessons throughout the beaches of Lewis and Harris. No experience necessary. All equipment is included with lesson. Experienced and fully qualified Surf Instructors. Surfboard and wetsuit rental is also available. |
| Volunteer Centre | Website of the Volunteer Centre in the islands |
Festival Listing Websites |
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| eFestivals | Festival listings website |
| FolknRoots | Guide to the Folk, Roots and Acoustic Scene around the UK |
| WeLoveFestivals | Festival networking site |
Gaelic |
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| An Comunn Gàidhealach | Promotes Gaelic language and culture |
| Colaiste a' Chaisteil | Gaelic, Communications, Arts Music & Language courses |
| Comann na Gàidhlig | Gaelic Development Agency |
| Comann nam Pàrant | Information on Gaelic Medium Education |
| Fèisean nan Gàidheal | Gaelic festivals |
| MGAlba | Gaelic TV body |
| The Royal National Mod | Premier Gaelic Music Competition |
General Information |
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| Community Safety | Community safety partnership at the local council |
| 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 |
| Zero Waste | General information for waste awareness and recycling in the islands |
Harris Tweed |
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| Garynahine Harris Tweed | Genuine hand woven Orb stamped Harris Tweed. |
| 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 |
Local Culture |
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| Bill Lawson Publications | Specialist Books & Genealogy Research Material of Bill Lawson, Genealogist |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Seallam! | Genealogy Research Centre for the Outer Hebrides and home of Co Leis Thu? |
Music Sites |
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| Adastra | Music agents promoting top quality acts |
| Afro Celt Sound System | Afro Celt Sound System's fan website |
| Alyth McCormack | Lewis born Scottish singer and actress |
| Blazin' Fiddles | Top Highland fiddle band home site |
| Celtic Connections | Glasgow's winter music festival |
| Coda Music | Traditional and Contemporary Music shop based in Edinburgh |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vertical Records | The home of Capercallie, Karen Matheson and Michael McGoldrick |
Tourism & Travel |
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| Caledonian MacBrayne | Ferry travel to the Outer Hebrides |
| Carhire Hebrides | A range of quality hire cars at great prices |
| Citylink | Bus links |
| Highland Airways | Local Airline serving the Hebrides |
| Island Cruising | Cruising round the Hebrides |
| Local Bus Timetables | Listing of all local bus timetables |
| Scotrail | Rail links |
| Seatrek | Adventurous, scenic boat trips around the beautiful, blue waters of the Outer Hebrides |
| Stornoway Cabs | Taxi firm offering guided tours |
| VisitHebrides | Outer Hebrides website - all you need to know before you visit |
