13/05/2021
Impressively enough, Lewis and Harris is the third largest island in the British Isles with only Great Britain and Ireland being bigger. Although often referred to as separate entities, they make up two pretty parts of the same isle with the low-lying Lewis in the north contrasting delightfully with the rugged and more mountainous Harris in the south.
Located in the Outer Hebrides, it has been inhabited for millennia with lots of clans considering it their ancestral home. As such, a myriad of amazing historic sites are scattered about with centuries-old churches and castles to be found alongside iron age houses and stone circles. The most famous and photographed are the Callanish Stones as the remarkable ritual site and its circle of standing stones are so well-preserved.
In addition, its craggy coastline has lots of sparkling white sand beaches to lounge on with some great watersports to be had offshore. With a picturesque peat plateau to hike around, charming coastal towns to stop by and lovely lunar-like landscapes and lochs to explore, Lewis and Harris is certainly worth visiting if you have the chance.
