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Outer Hebrides flydrive from £845 per person for 6 nights

With flight times of around an hour from central Scotland, it has never been easier to reach the beautiful Outer Hebrides, with their beaches, history and general sense of escape.

Day One - Isle of Lewis

Your first Hebridean destination is Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, with flights direct from Glasgow or Edinburgh. After collecting your hire car, a short drive takes you to your guest house.

Your Hotel

Proudly displaying its 5 star rating this modern and friendly accommodation certainly deserves its new status. Guest comfort is paramount and attention to detail is evident from the fluffy towels to the power shower, and the comfortable beds to the restful décor which will have you feeling relaxed in no time. Breakfast here is a real treat, with all the produce locally sourced. Highlights include Hebridean smoked fish and the renowned Stornoway black pudding. You are situated on the edge of Stornoway with magnificent views over the sea, toward the Scottish mainland, the Isle of Skye and the Shiant Islands.

What to see and do

Lewis is positively bursting with archaeological treasures, notably the eerie Standing Stones of Callanish, the Pictish Carloway Broch and several blackhouse villages. The bustling town of Stornoway boasts a vibrant social scene, where traditional music and crafts thrive in lively pubs. With its magnificent scenery, the Isle of Lewis also offers unrivalled opportunities for hillwalkers, anglers, divers, birdwatchers and wildlife-lovers.

Day Three - Isle of Harris

Your second base in these outer isles is in Harris, which is in fact part of the same land-mass as Lewis, but seperated by a natural barrier of almost impenetrable rock.

Your Hotel

This modern 4 star guest house exudes a warm, traditional Hebridean welcome and offers a quiet retreat from which to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding area. Overlooking a peaceful loch, you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere, although in reality you are just a few minutes drive, or a 20 minute walk from Tarbert. The splendid breakfast, prepared from locally sourced produce, will set you up for the day. All of the comfortable rooms and the residents lounge enjoy impressive watery views from this aptly named house meaning ‘Music of the Sea’.

What to see and do

With its magnificent scenery and spectacular beaches, Harris offers unrivalled opportunities for hillwalkers, anglers, divers, birdwatchers and wildlife-lovers. Take a sunset cruise in the Sound of Harris to spot seals, dolphins and basking sharks, and marvel at the sight of golden eagles, cormorants and buzzards swooping down over the uninhabited offshore islands. And don’t miss Rodel’s exquisite 15th century church of St Clement's, with its wonderful medieval tombs and wood carvings.

Day Five: The Uists

Cross the Sound of Harris by ferry and you are in Berneray then North Uist, with your next hotel in the small port of Lochmaddy.

Your hotel

This striking modern hotel with its stylish contemporary interiors offers boutique-style ambience unrivalled anywhere else in the Hebrides. Seven of its eight designer bedrooms offers wonderful views of Lochmaddy Bay and offer a soothing environment characterised by warm, earthy hues, subtle lighting effects and quality modern furnishings. The hotel is set in attractive landscaped gardens and boasts a decked outdoor eating area and a fully-equipped Leisure Club complete with sauna, steam room and gym. The hills and machair lands around Lochmaddy provide inspiration for the restaurant kitchen in the form of heather-fed lamb, deer, game and organic vegetables, whilst the harbour, freshwater lochs and surrounding coastal waters are an abundant source of delicious scallops, mussels, lobsters, crab, salmon and wild brown trout. The main restaurant menu imaginatively reflects these culinary riches, whilst the comfortable lounge bar focuses on more informal, hearty home-cooking.

What to see and do

North Uist offers unlimited access to the interconnected isles of Benbecula, Grimsay, South Uist and Eriskay, all of which are ideal for walking, kayaking, cruising and wildlife-watching. Birdwatchers will not want to miss the RSPB Balranald nature reserve on the west coast – home to thousands of coastal waders and divers. Meanwhile, Lochmaddy itself boasts several unusual attractions, including a camera obscura and the impressive Taigh Chearsabhagh arts centre and museum.

Day Seven - Return Home

Retrace your steps by ferry to Harris then on to Stornoway for your return flight.

Prices & Dates

The holiday can be arranged from the beginning of April to the end of October. The price is £845 per person for April & October, £895 per person for May to September, based on 2 people sharing, for 6 nights on a bed & breakfast basis, including return flights from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Stornoway, return ferry travel from Harris to North Uist for car and passengers and 7 days' hire of a small manual car.

All our holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

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