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Eilean Siar Collection

Discover the captivating beauty of Eilean Siar, the islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: The islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland. Island of Hirta, Traditonal Cleit

The islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland. Island of Hirta, Traditonal Cleit
The islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland. Island of Hirta, Traditional Cleit, a dry stone bothy used for storing food and other materials. (Large format sizes available)

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: St Columbas Church, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

St Columbas Church, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Named after the 6th century Irish missionary monk, the ruined church dates from the 14th century

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Pobull Fhinn (Finns People) stone circle, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Pobull Fhinn (Finns People) stone circle, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. The stones were probably named after Fionn mac Cumhaill, the legendary Gaelic hero

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Standing stones, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Standing stones, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009
Standing stones, Great Bernera, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Known as Callanish VIII, this is a megalithic group of four standing stones arranged in a semicircle facing the strait that divides

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Norse mill and kiln, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Norse mill and kiln, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. A pair of renovated thatched buildings that were used to grind barley into meal

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Memorial Cairn to the Grias and Coll Raiders, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Memorial Cairn to the Grias and Coll Raiders, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Dun Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Dun Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Dun Carloway is an example of a broch, an ancient round, dry stone, hollow-walled building found in Scotland

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Lighthouse, Butt of Lewis, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Lighthouse, Butt of Lewis, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. The Butt of Lewis is the northernmost point on the Isle of Lewis

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Iron Age house, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Iron Age house, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. An Iron Age or Pictish settlement was discovered at Bostadh in 1992

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Interior of a Blackhouse, Arnol, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Interior of a Blackhouse, Arnol, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009
Interior of a black house, Arnol, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Black houses were traditional houses which used to be common in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Aignish Farm Raiders Monument, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Aignish Farm Raiders Monument, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Designed by Will McLean and built by Jim Crawford in 1995, a local stonemason

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: St Clements Church, Rodel, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

St Clements Church, Rodel, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Interior view showing the wall tomb of Alexander MacLeod

Background imageEilean Siar Collection: Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Designed in Scottish baronial style by David Bryce, the castle was built in 1865 for the 7th Earl of Dunmore



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Discover the captivating beauty of Eilean Siar, the islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore the island of Hirta with its charming village bay and traditional Cleit dwellings. Marvel at the ancient Pobull Fhinn stone circle on North Uist, a testament to Finns People who once inhabited these lands. Continue your journey through time as you encounter standing stones on Great Bernera and visit St Columbas Church near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Explore the remnants of Norse civilization at Shawbost, where a mill and kiln stand as reminders of their presence. Pay homage to history at the Memorial Cairn dedicated to Grias and Coll Raiders, honoring those who fought for their land. Step back even further into antiquity with a visit to Dun Carloway, an Iron Age broch that has stood strong for centuries. Experience nature's power at the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, perched proudly on rugged cliffs overlooking vast expanses of sea. Gain insight into ancient lifestyles by stepping inside an Iron Age house or exploring the interior of a Blackhouse in Arnol. End your adventure with a visit to Aignish Farm Raiders Monument, commemorating those who resisted unjust evictions from their ancestral lands. Eilean Siar is not just a place; it is an immersive experience that will leave you enchanted by its breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history.