The Arnol Blackhouse is an open-air museum in Arnol on Lewis in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. The museum consists of four houses: two blackhouses …
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Feb 1, 2025
A really fascinating place, well restored and ever so peaceful. The guide was amazingly knowledgeable and very friendly, the White House over the road was utterly charming too.Full review by Bungayman
Sep 24, 2024
This place could be absolutely magical. However, on the day we visited the fire wasn’t even lit. You have to read all about it before you enter the houses and there was so much info, I had to return …Full review by LaDawn C
Aug 3, 2024
This black house was part of our schedule the cruise prep for us. It was one of the stops. Interesting place, with one way in. It tells the story about a woman who lived there until 1960s. They built…Full review by Desislava A
Hi Andy, Is it worth catching the ferry over to Stornaway just for the day? We are visiting the UK in August.
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If you have a car and can spend 6-8 hours on the island, then I would say it's definitely worth it. The 'must sees' in my opinion are the standing stones at Callanish and Uig beach. …
If you have a car and can spend 6-8 hours on the island, then I would say it's definitely worth it. The 'must sees' in my opinion are the standing stones at Callanish and Uig beach. These are both on Lewis - Harris would be too far in one day. The blackhouse is really interesting and worth a visit if it's en route.
Hi there, would love to visit here when we come in May. We are staying at Cladah Inn..can we get a bus to Arnol Blackhouse? Thanks
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We hired a small car when we arrived at the airport. It was the best decision that we made as it gave us the freedom to pop in and out of any of the attractions as well as just random …
We hired a small car when we arrived at the airport. It was the best decision that we made as it gave us the freedom to pop in and out of any of the attractions as well as just random places that caught our eye.
It is worth exploring this area as you will see the Blackhouses, not far away and open.....an iron age village and wonderful beach... The Standing stones Callanish are a must! If you …
It is worth exploring this area as you will see the Blackhouses, not far away and open.....an iron age village and wonderful beach... The Standing stones Callanish are a must! If you have time and are driving start at the 'Butt of Lewis' - oddly at the Top of Lewis and travel down the road exploring as you go! Enjoy
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