The Isle of Harris is not in itself an island but forms the southern part of the ‘Long Island’, the largest and most northerly of the Western Isles of Scotland, the northern part is the Isle of Lewis. Harris is further divided into North and South; North Harris adjoins Lewis by a barrier of high mountains running along their border from Loch Resort in the west to Loch Seaforth in the east. North and South Harris are separated by West and East Loch Tarbet with the main settlement, the village of Tarbet situated on a strip of land between the lochs. Tarbet is the main port with regular ferry service and is an important fishing centre. With its breathtaking scenery and abundance of wildlife, Harris is a popular tourist resort; it has holiday accommodation, shops, including the Harris Tweed Shop, cafes, restaurants and pubs. North Harris has rugged landscape with deep sea-lochs and rolling mountains including, Clisham, the highest mountain in the Western Isles standing 799 metres high. South Harris has an abundance of white-sand beaches ideal for surfing and popular for kite-buggying. Lying off the south-eastern coast is the Island of Taransay where the BBC TV series ‘Castaway’ was filmed in 2000. Further attractions include a golf course, the Medieval Church of St. Clements, Amhuinnsuidhe Castle and the Seallam visitor-centre.
Camping
Laig House Camping and Caravan Site
Shops
Activities
Kilda Cruises(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Sea Harris(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Isle Of Harris
Hotel Hebrides (6.76 miles)
The Hotel Hebrides offers sublime comfort in a relaxing environment, top quality beds, exceptional food, late breakfasts and checkouts, an excellent range of drinks and cocktails and friendly staff all ... More
Sandwick Bay (24.68 miles)
Located on the shoreline of sandwick bay the property offers stunning unrestricted sea views.ample private free offroad parking and motorcyclists and cyclists welcome.
We have a wet room to dry off ... MoreCairn Dhu Apartment (24.71 miles)
Situated in a listed and historic building on Stornoway’s prestigious Matheson Road this spacious 4 star apartment has been completely modernised and offers all the latest facilities in guest comfort ... More
Holm View Guest House (26.42 miles)
Holm view is a recently upgraded property. Situated in a very scenic part of the island, and has been classed at min 4 star by our most recent guests. We are only ... More
Tigh Dearg Hotel & Leisure Club (27.71 miles)
Whether you choose to visit our beautiful island to walk on mile after mile of unspoilt beaches, fish one of our thousand freshwater lochs, visit our world renowned bird reserve ... More
Flodigarry Country House Hotel (32.54 miles)
Scottish ‘Country House Hotel of the Year’, Taste of Scotland/Macallan Award. Fine historic mansion house in secluded wooded grounds. Unsurpassed sea and mountain view. Superb en-suite bedrooms, log ... More
Bayside Gallery (33.88 miles)
STUNNING WATERSIDE LOCATION, SURROUNDED BY 360 DEGREES OF UNINTERUPTED BREATHTAKING SCENERY. ACCOMPANIED BY BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS. SET ALONG A BIRD SANTUARY WITH ROMANTIC STROLLS NEARBY.Your holiday location in the geologically unique, ... More
Old School House (35.58 miles)
Carters Rest (37.35 miles)
We are a purpose built guesthouse situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Skye and only ten minutes from the world famous Three Chimneys restaurant. The guesthouse offers ... More
Shorefield Guest House (39.29 miles)
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