Stornoway - Ancient Lewis and Blackhouse Village

Excursion

From +€95pp

Prices vary by season. Exact pricing confirmed at booking.

5% discount applied when you pre-book online
Up to 5% extra discount available to HX Explorers
Duration
3hrs 45min
Activity level
Moderate – some mobility needed
Booking code
GBSTO-OP01

Optional excursions can be booked online or onboard. For voyages before April 2028, online booking is available now and closes 7 days before departure. From April 2028 onwards, bookings open 4 months before departure, and we'll email you when bookable.

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Visit ancient Iron Age sites and former crofting settlements on the Isle of Lewis.
  • Visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, once a crofting settlement on the edge of the Atlantic.

  • See Dun Carloway Broch, a uniquely Scottish Iron Age construction, perched atop a mound of rock.


The Callanaish Stones

Discover Gaelic culture and history on Lewis. We will visit Dun Carloway Broch, an example of Iron Age architecture only found in Scotland with views over the Isle of Lewis.

Then step back in time as we explore Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, a formerly abandoned crofting settlement perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. From here, it’s a short walk to the beautiful Dalmore and Dalbeg beaches

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Includes short uphill path at Dun Carloway and some steps at Callanaish.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

  • Language Availability: English

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