In a nutshell

Immerse yourself in Gaelic culture among the unspoiled landscapes of the island of Lewis and Harris: first you discover the secrets of the monoliths of Callanish and their connection with the moon and the stars and then by bus you reach the remote village of Gearrannan where the traditional houses with straw roof and drystone walls were inhabited until the 1970s.

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour on the island of Lewis and Harris
Megalithic structures of Callanish and village of the “longhouses” in Gearrannan: interior visits

The programme

The island of Lewis and Harris preserves its traditional Gaelic culture intact: by bus you head toward the western coast, the most beautiful and wild.
Your destination is the megalithic site of Callanish, with the enormous circle of stone giants in front of the Ocean, second in importance only to Stonehenge: it dates back to 1500 BC and your guide tells you the secrets of how the stones are arranged and their connection with the moon and the stars.
Then you reach one of the most remote corners of the island, undisputed custodian of Gaelic culture: at Gearrannan is the last cluster of traditional houses, inhabited until the 1970s and perfectly restored.
They are called 'longhouses' because of their long shape which was needed for housing families and animals under the same roof, with drystone walls and straw roofs.
Today they house a museum, a hostel, tourist accommodation and a document center: you see traditional weaving for yourself, then walk through the little streets as far as the sea and look at the village above the bay: great view, right?

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles and clothing suitable for the experience.
Bring a waterproof windbreaker jacket and water with you.