Seascape Cottage - Isle of Lewis

18/07/2025

Always important to support the RNLI, looks like a packed day of fun!

Can you believe that summer is almost upon us?! This can only mean one thing - OPEN DAY!

Come along and join us for all things ‘Lifeboat’. Starting with a family-friendly fun 5k. Then back to the station for a look around the Lifeboat. Try a cuppa and cake in the tea tent, then enjoy our stalls & games, candy floss, and Mikes burgers!

Immerse Hebrides will be providing boat trips, and, for a special treat, our friends Miele's Gelateria will be there with their finest Gelato! 🤩

07/07/2025

Just a few minutes walk from Seascape Cottage.

A popular e-bike scheme is being relaunched in Point this summer. The loan scheme, which lends e-bikes for local use has received an upgraded online booking system, now has dedicated truck and trailer for transportation and is being managed for Point and Sandwick Trail from Aros an Rubha Community H...

22/06/2025

Looks like a marvellous experience! Bayble beach is only a few miles from Seascape Cottage, so just a short drive away.

10/06/2025

Look really interesting!

FREE Talks at Calanais this June

▶Come and hear first hand from archaeologists who have made a study of Calanais and the wider Calanais landscape. This series of insightful talks feature four different archaeologists:

• Thu 12 Jun, 8:30 pm, Breasclete Hall: Dr. Alison Sheridan
• Fri 13 Jun, 8:30 pm, Breasclete Hall: Cole Henley
• Wed 18 Jun, 7:30 pm: Online talk by Stephanie Blankshein
• Fri 20 Jun, 7:30 pm, Breasclete Hall: Ian McHardy

See poster below for more details and reserve your free space on:
https://calanais-visitor-centre.eventbrite.com

Support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund means that Urras nan Tursachan can offer these events FREE!

⚠ Important Visitor Info for Calanais Stones: Please be aware that while the Calanais Visitor Centre is shut for redevelopment, there are no facilities at the stones - no toilets - no refreshments - no coach parking. Car parking is very limited, so please park on the shore road and enjoy a short (steep) walk up the hill.
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30/05/2025

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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Saturday 24 June to Saturday 01July 2023

27/05/2025

Lovely cafe and shop a few minutes walk from Seascape Cottage.

24/05/2025

Fabulous place to visit!

13/05/2025

We had some "Classic" guests this week!

09/03/2025

New name, new dates. There are some very crafty folk in the Outer Hebrides!

Exciting times for The Craft Market coming up! Firstly we are rebranding as The Artisan Market, so that's what will be on the signs when you're looking for us at Tarbert Community Centre and Stornoway Sea Angling Club.
We will also be setting up a new page, but keep checking this one for the time being, until the new site goes live.
Here are the dates for Spring/Summer 2025:

TARBERT COMMUNITY CENTRE (in partnership with Handmade Harris)

All Friday & Saturday dates

APRIL 25th & 26th
MAY 2nd & 3rd; 16th & 17th; 30th & 31st
JUNE 6th & 7th ; 20th & 21st
JULY: 4th & 5th; 18th & 19th
AUGUST 1st & 2nd; 15th & 16th; 29th & 30th
SEPTEMBER 5th & 6th; 19th & 20th

As ever, looking forward to meeting local communities and visitors to the events!

06/03/2025

A sunny Winters Day at Reef Beach

03/03/2025

Looks really interesting and not very expensive for tickets. Online attendance £12 per day. In person £24 per day (£60 for all 3 days, day 3 is a field trip). Also the museum will have exhibits on display to compliment the conference theme.

News about our forthcoming conference on Hebridean Emigration, to be held in autumn 2025 in Stornoway and Lewis, and related exhibitions

24/02/2025

Great news, new visitor centre to open this April in Stornoway.

🚀 Exciting News for Visitors! 🌊✨

We’re delighted to announce a new Visitor Information space in Stornoway, opening this April! 🎉 Teaming up with Zone 1 (Lewis Crofters Ltd), we’ll be based at 26 Cromwell Street – the very same spot where the VisitScotland iCentre, which closed last year, used to be!

📍 Whether you’re looking for things to do, places to explore, or local events, we’ve got you covered! Plus, we’ll be sharing the space with Zone 1, Lewis Crofters' new town-centre retail store – offering a fantastic selection of goods for both visitors and locals.

Come in, say hello 👋, and let us help you make the most of your Outer Hebrides adventure! 🌿🏴