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Things to do

Why not get involved with the Hebridean Celtic Festival? Organisers are looking for volunteers to help run the lively music event, which takes place each July.

The Stornoway music calendar is busy all year round. Check out the Golf Club and Sea Angling Club for live music gigs, and the Heb for dance music.

Do you have a fresh idea for something to do? Let us know and we'll update the page accordingly. To submit something you think is interesting, e-mail us.

The beach

Get away from it all

Gordon Somerville e-mailed us to say he loves living in Stornoway, and to recommend the An Lanntair Arts centre for its movies, talks and displays.

There’s an old Gaelic saying that ‘a Lewisman will be homesick in heaven.’ Take a walk along one of Stornoway's golden beaches to remind yourself just why.

Immerse yourself in island history at the Museum nan Eilean, which is home to great collection of local geology, archaeology and history exhibits.

Callanish

If the museum grabs your attention, why not visit, or indeed revisit, the standing stones at Callanish. Dating from 3000 BC, they are an awe inspiring site.

For everyone with an interest in community history, the Lewis Loom Centre is worth a visit. Here you’ll unravel the history of the Harris Tweed industry.

Have we missed the best thing about Stornoway? Do you know a great place or upcoming event? E-mail us and we'll add your ideas to this page.