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Eating Places near Westend

Westend is fairly close by car, to several rural eating places with great food. Doune Braes Hotel Carloway, Balallan Bistro, Crust Pizza Oven. Stornoway is only a 10 minute drive from Westend, Achmore where there are several hotels and take … Read More

Isle of Lewis Beaches and Wildlife

Westend is centrally located in the Isle of Lewis and the Isle of Harris is only half an hour away. Beautiful beaches are plentiful, wildlife can be studied at close quarters on sea mammal trips from Stornoway, Meabhaig Uig and … Read More

Activities with Westend as a base

Westend is ideally situated in a central location in the Isle of Lewis. Day trips can be taken by bus to Bernera, South Harris and Ness. There are several walks and cycle routes in the vicinity, including a walk on … Read More

Things to do in Stornoway

Stornoway the capital of the Western Isles welcomes visitors from all over the world, during the summer months. Overlooking the busy marina,is Lews Castle, once home to Sir James Matheson who bought the Isle of Lewis in 1844. The Castle … Read More