Stornoway Isle of Lewis Shore and Sea Tour

Departure Point We will meet you at the Statue near the sea wall 15 minutes prior to departure. You will know it is us as we will have a branded minibus and our driver will be wearing a branded jacket. We will also look out for you and make ourselves easily seen. Please have your tickets ready to scan. Return Details We will meet you at the Statue near the sea wall 15 minutes prior to departure. You will know it is us as we will have a branded minibus and our driver will be wearing a branded jacket. We will also look out for you and make ourselves easily seen. Please have your tickets ready to scan. Duration 5 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: St Columba's Church (Eaglais na h-Aoidhe) Isle of Lewis Scotland HS2 0PB We will have around 30 minutes at this site to allow you to explore it to the fullest. There are no facilities at this site. There is no fee for the exhibition but donations are welcome.Aignish Farm Raiders MonumentOn the walk way to the Church is this memorial one of three dedicated to the land struggles experienced on the Island.This one is for the Aignish Farm Raiders. It stands proudly in remembrance of the people of Point (the local area) who fought an oppressive use of their land potentially going to jail which eventually forced reforms to Scottish law.Eaglais na h-Aoidhe St Columba's ChurchThis is a chapel from the medieval period and is an Ancient Monument and Grade A building. St Catan a contemporary of St Columba founded the site in the 6th century. The site became the burial site for our families namesake the MacLeods of Lewis. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Iolaire Memorial Stornoway We will have around 30 minutes at this site to allow you to explore it to the fullest. There are no facilities at this site. There is no fee.The Iolaire Monument is dedicated to those sailors who drowned on New Years Day 1919 must have experienced. So wild so cold and so close to home. Sinking at the entrance of Stornoway harbour on what should have been such a joyous day 280 islanders coming home from fighting on the Front struck rocks meters from the shore with 205 dying.You can see paintings of some of those soldiers at the Airport and at various locations around Stornoway. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Lewis War Memorial Memorial Ave Stornoway We will have around 45 minutes at this site to allow you enough time to walk to the Memorial and take in the breath-taking views of Stornoway and over to the mainland.There are no facilities at this site and there is no fee.The memorial is an 85ft tall granite tower dedicated to those men from the Island who never came home from the Great War and those who perished in the terrible 1919 sinking of HMY Iolaire - which is visited later in the tour. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: The Blackhouse Arnol 42 Arnol Arnol We will have around 45 minutes at this site. There is an entrance fee for the attraction and there are toilets and limited vending machine options.This attraction offers what we call the smell of the island. They have a peat burning fire in the middle of a dwelling house which was shared by family and animals alike. The smell of peat reminds us of our innocent childhoods playing in these areas.Take some time to check out the model 1920s house as well as a sign of how living progressed on the island with the advent of sewerage and electricity. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Comunn Eachdraidh Nis Sgoil Chrois North Dell Stornoway We will have around 60 minutes at this site. There is no entrance fee but a donation is strongly encouraged. There are toilets and a café at this site.This museum shop and cafe is dedicated to the local history of the area which reflects the history of the island people as a whole. Two gallery spaces are dedicated to seasonal exhibitions throughout the year. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Museum Nan Eilean Stornoway Lews Castle Grounds Stornoway Optionally on the return we can drop guests at the Museum nan Eilean.Here you can find out how the island and its people are shaped by the land sea and history.There is also a cafe and shop available along with toilets and a chance to look around parts of the Lews Castle and grounds too. On the way back into town (a 15 minute walk) you can stop at the Woodland Centre for refreshment shopping and information. Duration: 1 hour Additional Information Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Light refreshments Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the DayLight Wanderer in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer