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Topic: Isle of Harris


In the News (Thu 16 Feb 12)

  
  Visit Hebrides
Harris, from the old Norse meaning 'high land,' is often described as the 'high heart of the Hebrides'.
The Harris folk have a beautiful soft lilt in their accent and are often mistaken for being Irish: they certainly share the Irish sense of fun, hospitality and loyalty.
Harris has received a lot of media attention in the last two years, as it was host to the TV series Castaway 2000, the soon-to-be-released feature film 'The Rocket Post' and the forthcoming BBC production of 'Crowdie and Cream'.
www.visithebrides.com /islands/harris   (285 words)

  
 The Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
The archipelago of the Western Isles numbers around two hundred islands, islets and tiny skerries, the majority uninhabited, stretching in a long chain for 130 miles from the northern tip at the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head in the south.
Historically, Harris is McLeod country, the deer park of the clan chiefs but by the 1830s, the McLeods faced bankruptcy and sold the land to George Murray, 5th Earl of Dunmore.
Harris has two distinct north and south regions divided by a narrow isthmus of land at Tarbert, where the ferry arrives from Skye.
www.travellady.com /Issues/March06/3178IsleofHarris.htm   (1432 words)

  
 Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides
Isle of Harris: The Isle of Harris is in the Western Isles / Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland has some of the most spectacular beaches in the country (possibly the world?) such as this beach at Scarista.
The clean, unspoilt beaches of the Isle of Harris are washed by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean creating a superb environment for surfing and other watersports.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to The Isle of Harris web site and that you will soon be planning a holiday to the island me excellent accommodation such as Rodel Hotel (pictured left).
www.southharris.com   (284 words)

  
 Explore the isle of Harris
The Isles of Lewis and Harris are at the North west corner of the group of Islands known as the Hebrides, or Western Isles.
The Isle of Harris is actually joined to the Isle of Lewis, and has a short border, shown by a ‘dashed’ line on the Harris map.
Harris has a wide range of landscapes, all of which have their own charm and interest.
www.explore-harris.com   (259 words)

  
 Isle of Harris accommodation and travel: self catering cottages and B&Bs in the Outer Hebrides
For lunch and dinner, you have a choice of the Harris Hotel (table reservation is advisable), the Harris Inn (adjacent to the hotel), a bar meal at the Macleod Motel (by the pier) or a take-away from Big D's in Main Street.
Highcroft is a modern croft house on the Isle of Scalpay overlooking East Loch Tarbert.
Harris and Lewis are covered by several slightly overlapping maps in this series, all produced by the Ordnance Survey which is the official map agency of the UK: Tarbert & Loch Seaforth - West Lewis & North Harris - Stornoway & North Lewis.
www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /harris.htm   (9361 words)

  
 Flights Isle Of Harris at Local.co.uk
Flights to Isle of Harris: Visit TripAdvisor, your source for the web's best unbiased vacation reviews and travel articles covering cities,...
Burnside Cottage is a beautiful crofters cottage situated on the rocky south coast of Harris in the village of Maevag, approximately 3 miles...
Self catering holiday cottages at Luskentyre by sandy beaches on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
www.local.co.uk /Isle_of_Harris/Flights   (295 words)

  
 The Isle of Harris
This is a chance to explore the contrasting coastlines of Harris.
The east is a fantastic landscape of rock and lochan, the west a combination of white shell sand beaches, turquoise ocean and flower-studded machair.
The Harris Hotel: This is an old-established two-star hotel where you can be sure of a friendly welcome and wonderful meals.
www.fahrrad-wandern.de /theisle1.htm   (530 words)

  
 Isle of Harris Site Map (Page 1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Clement's Chrurch / Tur Chliamainn, Rodel, The Isle of Harris
Clement's Chrurch / Tur Chliamainn, Rodel (Alasdair Crotach's tomb), on the Isle of Harris in the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) Scotland
Isle of Harris in the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) Scotland
www.simplytop.com /sitemaps/harris/harris-full.html   (787 words)

  
 Isle of Harris self catering accommodation in Luskentyre Outer Hebrides Scotland
The beach stretches like a bolt of watered silk between the tweedy greens and browns of North Harris and the burial island of Taransay; it's a shell-white strip of impossible beauty, mediating between the rocky landscape and an Atlantic of a rare seductive blue.
Luskentyre is a haven for birdwatchers and walkers with a variety of scenery from empty beaches to rocky inlets.
It overlooks the Isle of Taransay and the moonscape mountains of North Harris.
www.scotland-info.co.uk /shore   (510 words)

  
 Grimisdale Guest House, Isle of Harris
If you have never experienced the pleasures of an uninterrupted walk along one of the many golden beaches on the Isle of Harris you are in for a treat.
If you are visiting the islands while based in Stornoway consider spending a couple of days down in Leverburgh and then jumping the nearby ferry across to the Uists to complete your tour.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to the Isle of Harris, please take your time looking through our site and feel free to contact us at any time if you require further assistance.
www.grimisdale.co.uk   (295 words)

  
 Scotland > Western Isles > Isle of Harris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Contains pictures of the Isle of Harris in August 2001.
Bed and breakfast in early 20th century refurbished croft house situated in 55 acres of crofting land on the Isle of Harris.
Situated at the southern end of the Isle of Harris.
www.scotland247.co.uk /directory.php?CatID=460661   (262 words)

  
 Clothes Isle Of Harris at Local.co.uk
Virtual Hebrides, Inner and Outer Isles, Western Isles, Isle of Skye, Harris, Lewis, Raasay, Barra, Scotland, etc.
Traditional Harris Tweed Clothing for Men, including Harris Tweed Suits, Jackets, Trousers and Waistcoats, including Traditional vedoneire underwear...
12 West Side,West Tarbert Isle Of Harris Western Isles Scotland HS3 3BG...
www.local.co.uk /Isle_of_Harris/Clothes   (243 words)

  
 Scalpay / Scalpaigh (also known as Scalpa)
Scalpay (also known as Scalpaigh and Scalpa) is a beautiful island just off the coast of the Isle of Harris in the Western Isles / Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to scalpay.com but there is no real substitute for the real thing, so please take a look at some of the accommodation on offer and consider a "real" visit.
Scalpay can be an excellent base for your visit to The Western Isles, being perfectly situated between South Harris and Lewis.
www.scalpay.com   (462 words)

  
 Isle of Harris - Satisfied Customers!
Some are full accounts, however in most cases in "extract only" as they are very detailed.
The temperature soared to 29 degrees and we were all out on the beach and in the sea!!
Weather good and suprisingly warm, we have been going self-catering for 15 years and vote Harris Cottage the most outstandind experience to date.
www.self-catering-scotland.com /harris/stories.html   (306 words)

  
 Isle of Harris Site Map (Page 3)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Bank of Scotland (1)
Tarbert Ferry, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides (2)
Isle of Harris Transportation across an to the islands
www.simplytop.com /sitemaps/harris/harris-map-3.html   (97 words)

  
 Isle of Harris Accommodation - Isle of Harris Hotels, Isle of Harris Guest Houses, Isle of Harris Bed and Breakfast, ...
A warm Celtic welcome awaits all who come, whether their interests be in outdoor activity, contemplative relaxation, or to be immersed in the history and music of this remote "Island In The West".
Braeside is a detached house in Scalpay, Isle of Harris.
The mile after mile of golden unspoilt beaches all along the west coast of Harris just have to be visited in order to appreciate their unimaginable beauty.
www.roomfinderscotland.co.uk /mapsearch.php?townid=476   (2246 words)

  
 ISLE OF HARRIS
Scarista, on the west coast of the magical Island of Harris, is surely one of the world's finest settings for the game of golf.
To the north lie the spectacular mountains of North Harris.
To the south, the hills of the Uists lie beyond Toe Head peninsula.
www.harrisgolf.com /scarista.htm   (236 words)

  
 Property by Area: Isle of Harris
All offers should be submitted in correct Scottish legal terms to Anderson, Macarthur and Co at Old Bank of Scotland Buildings, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland HS1 2BG.
All particulars featured on this website are believed to be correct but are not warranted.
The availability of these particulars does not necessarily imply that the property is still available.
anderson-macarthur.com /Main_Pages/by_area_harris.htm   (167 words)

  
 Harris Hotel, Isle of Harris, Scotland
Ideally situated in Tarbert, the hotel is the ideal base from which to tour Harris, Lewis and the other islands.
Whatever your interest, walking, hill-climbing, fishing, bird-watching, golfing, photography, painting or just relaxing and enjoying the miles of sandy beaches, Harris has something for every visitor.
However brief your visit, whether on business or holiday, at Harris Hotel you will be assured of Hebridean hospitality at its best to ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay.
www.harrishotel.com /introduction.htm   (105 words)

  
 Rodel Hotel - Isle of Harris - Rodel Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Rodel is at the southern tip of Harris, so it's not easy to reach, but the setting is magnificent, the...
The Hebrides: "Accommodations on the Isle of Lewis or Harris"
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Isle of Harris tourism, maps and much more.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g316008-d564402-Reviews-Rodel_Hotel-Isle_of_Harris...   (467 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide.com: A Guide To the Golf Courses and Golf Clubs of the Isle of Harris Region in Scotland
UK-GolfGuide.com: A Guide To the Golf Courses and Golf Clubs of the Isle of Harris Region in Scotland
On this page you will find all the towns in Isle of Harris in Scotland having golf clubs in or near them.
Mention the actual page address or the name and town of the club or course concerned.
www.uk-golfguide.com /scotland/isle_of_harris.html   (116 words)

  
 Isle of Harris holiday cottages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Prices: £450 per week, available only from start of June until end of August.
is a newly built house situated in the centre of Harris, just 2 miles from Tarbert.
It overlooks the sea loch of Kendebig, and is just 20 minutes from the beautiful beaches of South Harris.
www.cottageguide.co.uk /highland-kendebig   (111 words)

  
 Visitors from Isle of Harris
Meanwhile, we communicated to Thom Jenson, rector of St. Thomas’ Church in Newark and part of the Companion Relationship Committee, that we were interested in having a companion relationship with a church in Argyll.
This is a small church on the island of Harris.
Harris is located in Western Isles in the northernmost part of Scotland, near the Island of Lewis.
www.stdavidsde.org /harris/harris.htm   (888 words)

  
 Cnoc-na-Ba ,Finsbay , Isle of Harris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The self-catering accommodation is situated on the rocky east coast of Harris in the Bays village of Finsbay.Caledonian-MacBrayne ferry terminals are located at:-
Stornoway the major town and administrative centre of The Western Isles has an airport with daily flights to and from Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
If you wish to escape the stress of a busy life style, Harris is an ideal holiday location at all times of the year.
www.accomodata.co.uk /040700.htm   (535 words)

  
 Isle of Harris Property
This bespoke design is based on the Kinloch but the internal floor area has increased to 257 msq.
Joshua and Jacob Thomas with the Isle of Taransay in the background (remember Castaway 2000?).
The photo shows the house foundations and underbuilding being prepared in anticipation of the timber frame kit delivery.
www.skyehomes.co.uk /horgabost-harris-gallery.html   (136 words)

  
 THE ISLE OF HARRIS GOLF CLUB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The white sands of Seilebost, Isle of Harris
Put your clubs in the car and head north - car ferries to the Western Isles sail from Ullapool (Wester Ross) and from Uig (Isle of Skye).
Should you prefer to fly to the Western Isles, flights are available from both Glasgow and Inverness to Stornoway.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~sweeny01/travel.htm   (260 words)

  
 Leverburgh, Isle of Harris : An-T-Ob, Na Hearadh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Leverburgh, Isle of Harris : An-T-Ob, Na Hearadh
Get a short insight into the background of Leverburgh and view some of the local scenery.
Read up on a little of Leverburghs history, learn about Lady Dunmore and the Harris Tweed or John Knox's Account of Harris or Gobha Na Hearadh, view some of the old photographs or perhaps re-live your school days.
www.leverburgh.co.uk   (204 words)

  
 Isle of Harris Knitwear Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
From the romantic and rugged landscape of the Isle of Harris in the Western Isles comes a look that means the ultimate in high quality, traditional knitwear - using exclusively the 'babysoft' yarn used to weave world famous lightweight Harris Tweed.
Each garment is individually hand made and hand stitched, enabling us to accommodate specific size and colour requirements.
The Isle of Harris Knitwear Company offers a friendly service, following in the traditions that have made the Isle of Harris justly famous throughout the industry.
www.witb.co.uk /links/harrisknitwear.htm   (108 words)

  
 Paintball Isle Of Harris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Unfortunately Go Ballistic does not currently run a Paintball Sites within Isle Of Harris county.
If you are the owner of a Paintball Sites within Isle Of Harris county then why not drop us an email.
If your site meets our exacting standards you may be able to participate in our affiliate programme.
www.goballistic.co.uk /paintball_in_/Isle-Of-Harris.asp   (161 words)

  
 Rodel Church Isle of Harris, Scotland
Cruciform in shape, the church was built around 1500 by the Macleods of Dunvegan and Harris.
Bar meals are available at lunchtime and evenings, and the restaurant is open in the evenings.
For more local info, see the Isle of Harris page
www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /rodel.htm   (538 words)

  
 Car hire Isle of Harris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Car hire Isle of Harris, Scotland, car rental scotland, auto rental, auto hire Isle of Harris.
Here are our branches in the Isle of Harris area.
Sorry, we don't have any branches in Isle of Harris at the moment.
www.destination-scotland.com /carhire/town.asp?area=Isle+of+Harris   (126 words)

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