Aird Uig Isle of Lewis Restaurant with Accommodation

Things to Do and See Uig & Bernera on the Isle of Lewis, is one of thirteen areas that make up the Outer Hebrides. There really is something special about this part of the island, and it has so much to offer. Beaches - Our beaches have the highest shell content in Scotland (arond 80-95%). On sunny days this means you could mistake the coastline for the Bahamas - the sea tekes on a tropical turquoise as the sand reflects the light of the sun through the sparklingly clean waters. Local beaches include: Cliff Beach with white frilled rollers idaeal for surfing. Reef Beach with its long sweeping sands lined with rare machair. Uig Sands, a National Scenic Area with 2 miles of beautiful sands. History - including the Norse Uig Chessmen, Bosta Iron Age house, and further afield the 3-4000 year old Callanish Stones and Blackhouse Village at Gearrannan. Nature & Bird Watching - seals, otters, roe deer, highland cattle, golden eagles, the rare corncrake, herons, puffins, lapwings, sandpipers, oyster catchers, artic terns are all on our doorstep . . . and the amazing St. Kilda is a boat trip away from the local harbour. Fishing - salmon, brown and sea trout in local lochs and rivers. There are miles and miles of beautiful coastline and hills to walk and explore, and for the more adventurous, there's surfing, kayaking and kite surfing. Golf Harris Golf Course (perhaps the most spectacular setting of any Scottish Course).   -   www.harrisgolf.com Stornoway Golf Course - www.stornowaygolfclub.co.uk Fishing Salmon, Brown and Sea Trout in local lochs and rivers. Uig has some of the best Salmon fishing. Uig Lodge  -   www.uiglodge.co.uk www.obbefishings.com Paintball Viking Paintball; with a go-kart track nearby.     www.vikingpaintball.co.uk Archaeology The 4,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, with Visitor Centre. Gearrannan Black House Village - www.gearrannan.com Shawbost Norse Mill. Carloway Broch. Uig Community and Heritage Centre - for local history and tearoom. Sailing For a small fee, have a gentle sail in an old Hebridean fishing boat.     www.ansulaire.com Boat Trips See the awesome sight of St. Kilda, now an uninhabited island.     www.kildacruises.co.uk Extreme Sports Western Isles Kite Company   -   www.powerkitesales.co.uk www.adventurehebrides.com Surfing    www.hebrideansurf.co.uk       The Scottish surf champion says Cliff Beach has the best surf in Scotland. Speedboat Trips Seatrek     www.seatrek.com Diving The clear water makes diving an amazing experience.     www.island-cruising.com Art & Crafts Morven Gallery     www.morvengallery.com An Lanntair - Arts Centre Stornoway   -   www.lanntair.com www.skoon.com www.borghpottery.com www.salmonhook.co.uk Music There are regular ceilidhs on the island, and the Hebfest - our 'Glastonbury'.     www.hebceltfest.com Tweed Harris Tweed.     www.harristweed.org Genealogy A chance to trace some of your Scottish Ancestry.     www.seallam.com Gifts Gifts from the Hebrides.     www.hebridestoyou.co.uk Riding There is a riding school on the island. Nature and Birdwatching There are miles and miles of beautiful coastline and hills to walk. A local guide may be booked to help the real nature-lover and walker. Natural Phenomena Aurora Borealis, or "Northern Lights", can be seen on crisp, clear and frosty winter nights. There is little light pollution here, so the normal night sky can be amazing. Beaches - our beaches have the highest shell content in Scotland (around 80-95%). On sunny days this means you could mistake the coasline for the Bahamas - the sea takes on a tropical turquoise as the sand reflects the light of the sun through the sparklingly clean waters. Animals Deer, Highland Sheep and Cattle, Mink. Birds Golden Eagle, Sea Eagle, Merlin, Heron, Lapwing, Sandpiper, Oyster Catcher, Artic Tern, the rare Corncrake, Whooper Swan, Gannet, Puffin . . . Flowers Three types of local orchid, and other rare plants locally. Sea Animals Seals, Otter, Dolphin, Killer Whale, Minke Whale, Pilot Whale, Sperm Whale, Basking Shark. Radio Isles FM 103 for local Caleidhs and events.     www.isles.fm