For a long time tourism to the remote islands of Scotland has only been available to the very rich. During the last few decades transport links have improved dramatically. The result of this the islands have been opened up to the majority of budgets and islands such as the Western Isles (also known as the Outer Hebrides) can now be reached by ferry or aeroplane. One of the main reasons why folk visit islands, such as Harris and the likes, is that, although tourism is an important part of the local economy, they are totally unspoiled. In the article below I introduce the reader to the relatively small village known as Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland. Leverburgh is the 2nd largest settlement on the island with Tarbert being the largest. Continue reading →

Are you and your friends considering taking a short break in the United Kingdom? Though the largest numbers of people taking a vacation in Great Britain choose to stay in famous places such as London, other tourists would rather have a vacation in Scotland. In the article below I introduce the Isle of Harris and why it is such an excellent vacation destination. Continue reading →