The Western Isles - where are
they and what are they like?

Perched at the very edge of Europe,
with only the vast Atlantic between
us and the Americas, the Outer
Hebrides are a complete mystery
to many people. A population of
around 27,000 occupies a series
of islands that stretch over a total
distance of around 130 miles.
Eleven islands are permanently
populated and about a third of
the people live within ten miles
or so of Stornoway, the 'capital'
town of the Western Isles

Wherever you travel, you'll find the
modern essentials of life -  reliable
transport, power and telecommunications
- including a highly sohisticated
wireless broadband network. The
landscapes and culture vary widely
and our journeys through the islands
help you capture a flavour of each,
while enjoying the wonderful, friendly
hospitality for which the Outer Hebrides
is so well known.

Take a break from everyday stresses
with a 3 night break in any of the
'Western Islands' with any of our escape
breaks or complete the full 'Outer Hebrides'
with the 5 night hopscotch programme to
truly experience Europe's last outpost
of tranquility !

Whatever your desire, we can tailor-make
the visit combining some or all of this
magnificent area of Scotland.