About the Isle of Harris
For a holiday "away from it all" The seashell is in ideal location. Luskentyre Beach recently featured in Travel Magazine and described as "heart racingly beautiful and often empty"
Here in the Western Isles (also known as the Outer Hebrides) the landscape and history of Harris, together with the hospitality of its people provide a wonderful escape from the pressures of modern life. With luck you may even see otters, seals, eagles or dolphins. Deer tend to keep to the high ground during the summer, but sometimes you can see them near Ardhasaig and Ardvoulie along the main road from Tarbert to Stornoway. In the summer months there are many colourful wild flowers to be seen on the machair.
The seashell is situated in the picturesque village of Luskentyre on the edge of the Atlantic. The house stands overlooking the spectacular Luskentyre Beach, which is only a stones throw away. The house is comfortable well equipped, and furnished to a high standard.
The house has a spacious garden to the front and rear where you can relax and enjoy the changeable weather and astounding scenery.
Luskentyre is a haven for birdwatchers and walkers with a variety of scenery from empty beaches to rocky inlets. It overlooks the Isle of Taransay and the moonscape mountains of North Harris.
There are several lochs close by for trout and salmon fishing. For those who enjoy golf, nearby Scarista has a 9-hole golf course overlooking the sea. It's a peaceful location for relaxing and for family holidays.
Here in the Western Isles (also known as the Outer Hebrides) the landscape and history of Harris, together with the hospitality of its people provide a wonderful escape from the pressures of modern life. With luck you may even see otters, seals, eagles or dolphins. Deer tend to keep to the high ground during the summer, but sometimes you can see them near Ardhasaig and Ardvoulie along the main road from Tarbert to Stornoway. In the summer months there are many colourful wild flowers to be seen on the machair.
The seashell is situated in the picturesque village of Luskentyre on the edge of the Atlantic. The house stands overlooking the spectacular Luskentyre Beach, which is only a stones throw away. The house is comfortable well equipped, and furnished to a high standard.
The house has a spacious garden to the front and rear where you can relax and enjoy the changeable weather and astounding scenery.
Luskentyre is a haven for birdwatchers and walkers with a variety of scenery from empty beaches to rocky inlets. It overlooks the Isle of Taransay and the moonscape mountains of North Harris.
There are several lochs close by for trout and salmon fishing. For those who enjoy golf, nearby Scarista has a 9-hole golf course overlooking the sea. It's a peaceful location for relaxing and for family holidays.
Local Websites/Places to Visit
General - www.explore_harris.com
Golf - www.harrisgolf.com
Harris Tweed Company - www.harristweedisleofharris.co.uk
St Clements Church - http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/harris/stclements/index.html
Seallam Outer Hebrides -http://www.seallam.com/intro.htm
Sea Harris, Adventure to ST Kilda - http://www.seaharris.co.uk/
Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre - http://www.harrisoutdoor.co.uk/
Willie Fulton Art Venue - http://www.williefulton.com/
Golf - www.harrisgolf.com
Harris Tweed Company - www.harristweedisleofharris.co.uk
St Clements Church - http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/harris/stclements/index.html
Seallam Outer Hebrides -http://www.seallam.com/intro.htm
Sea Harris, Adventure to ST Kilda - http://www.seaharris.co.uk/
Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre - http://www.harrisoutdoor.co.uk/
Willie Fulton Art Venue - http://www.williefulton.com/
Getting to Harris
Harris is accesibke by ferry or plane.
By ferry - Timetables and reservations can be accessed from Caledonian Macbrayne (www.calmac.co.uk) which run the following routes:
Uig (Isle of Skye) - Tarbert: 90 minutes
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): 2 hours 40 minutes
North Uist - Leverburgh: 70 minutes
By plane - Flybe (www.flybe.com) operate between Stornoway (Lewis) and the mainland. Eastern Airways (www.easternairways.com) operate between Aberdeen and Stornoway (Mon - Sat)
Car hire is available from locations in Harris and Lewis.
By ferry - Timetables and reservations can be accessed from Caledonian Macbrayne (www.calmac.co.uk) which run the following routes:
Uig (Isle of Skye) - Tarbert: 90 minutes
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): 2 hours 40 minutes
North Uist - Leverburgh: 70 minutes
By plane - Flybe (www.flybe.com) operate between Stornoway (Lewis) and the mainland. Eastern Airways (www.easternairways.com) operate between Aberdeen and Stornoway (Mon - Sat)
Car hire is available from locations in Harris and Lewis.
