Experience the essence of Harris, where rugged mountains meet sand beaches and Atlantic winds. Our island home infuses every thread of Harris Tweed with inspiration – from the rich hues of heather and moss to the enduring spirit of the crofters. Discover how this wild landscape shapes our craft and story.
On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.
Authentic Harris Tweed®, quality leather and robust hardware; offering exquisite products for everyday wear.
Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.
On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.
Authentic Harris Tweed®, quality leather and robust hardware; offering exquisite products for everyday wear.
Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.
On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.
Authentic Harris Tweed®, quality leather and robust hardware; offering exquisite products for everyday wear.
Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.
Harris is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, an alluring blend of mountains, golden sands, machair wildflowers and turquoise waters that create the island’s signature colour story. These scenes explain how weavers have long lifted heather purples, lichen greys, gold dunes, and sea-glass blues into Harris Tweed designs. The northern part of Harris is cloaked in rugged hills, etched with glacial valleys and countless lochs. In contrast, the southern half of Harris reveals a gentler side: a parade of some of the world’s finest beaches with golden sands that give the shallow waters a luminous, tropical colour.
This scenery is not just beautiful; it’s part of Harris’s very identity. The island’s bedrock is ancient Lewisian gneiss, among the oldest rocks on Earth at nearly 3 billion years old, lending a sense of timelessness to the terrain. For thousands of years, people have built upon this ancient foundation– from Neolithic rituals, Iron Age fortifications and Celtic sacred sites. The jewel of Harris’s archaeological sites is undoubtedly St. Clement’s Church in Rodel, with intricate carved tombs and legends of saints and clan chiefs. Built from local stone, this church has weathered the storms since the 16th century.
The western coast of Harris features rolling machair meadows that burst into carpets of wildflowers each summer, creating a colourful landscape that compliments some of the world’s most spectacular golden beaches such as Luskentyre beach. The Eastern side – known as “The Bays” offers a dramatic lunar-like rocky landscape, lochs and abundant wildlife. The winding “Golden Road” along the east coast is a journey through quaint crofting villages and heather-clad hillsides, a route so scenic (and costly to build) that it earned its gilded name in 1897.
Although connected to the Isle of Lewis by land, Harris offers a distinctly dramatic landscape, a host of outdoor activities and exploration. Drive its scenic roads, such as the Golden Road or visit one of the breathtaking shell sand beaches such as Luskentyre. Discover historical sites such as St Clements Church and the Macleod standing stone. Learn about local crafts by visiting a weaver of the famous Harris Tweed cloth or visit the award-winning Isle of Harris Distillery. Explore the natural landscape through hill walking, wildlife spotting or even water sports such as kayaking.
Exploring Harris by boat today often means accessing wild places that remain unreachable by road, a highlight for visitors and locals alike. Private tours can take you to an array of locations, from the UNESCO world heritage site of St Kilda or a trip around the Shiant Isles for wildlife spotting. A gentle cruise around the isle can reveal hidden beaches, sea caves or even a pod of dolphins. For the more hands-on, catch-and-release fishing trips can be arranged – such as Atlantic bluefin tuna expeditions for the adventurous angler, or even inshore outings. Whether you choose a fast RIB voyage or leisure boat, exploring Harris by sea is both thrilling and intimate.
Visit one of our Harris Tweed shops to explore authentic Harris Tweed® fabric, clothing, bags and accessories. Meet our team, feel the cloth and enjoy Scottish luxury rooted in Hebridean heritage.
Find some handpicked accommodation on the Isle Of Harris—boutique hotels, welcoming B&Bs and hostels. Wake up to Atlantic light, Hebridean calm and genuine island hospitality.
- Hotel Hebrides
- Harris Hotel
- No 5 Hostel
- Ardhasaig House
- No5 Bunkhouse
Taste the Isle of Harris— fresh seafood from Atlantic waters, artisan baking and local whisky. Discover cosy pubs and scenic cafés pairing Hebridean flavour with warm hospitality.
- Pierhouse Restaurant
- Harris Hotel
- Isle Of Harris Brewery
- North Harbour Bistro
- Ardhasaig House
Shop the island craft studios, galleries and gift shops. Take home handwoven cloth, paintings, ceramics and keepsakes made with Hebridean skill and story.
- Hope Blamire Ceramics
- Skoon Art Café
- Finsbay Gallery
- Black Lab Photography
- Essense Of Harris
- Isle of Harris Distillery
- Talla Na Mara
Explore Harris outdoors—boat trips, wildlife watching, sea kayaking, fishing, hillwalking and coastal hikes. Experience white-sand beaches, turquoise bays and rugged mountains with expert local guides and unforgettable Atlantic vistas.
- Kilda Cruises
- Isle of Harris Sea Tours
- Sea Harris
- Eilean Glas Boat Tours
- Scaladale Centre
- Scarista Golf Course
Plan your travel to the island—ferries, flights, car hire and buses. Maps, seasonal advice and local insights help you arrive relaxed, ready to explore the Hebridean landscape.
- Calmac Ferries
- Loganair
- Car Hire Hebrides
- Harris Taxis
- Bus Timetable
Discover local interest on the Isle of Harris - historic sites, galleries and nature reserves. Curated links to trusted tourism pages help plan visits rooted in culture and landscape.
- Visit Outer Hebrides
- Winter Harris
- Visit Hebrides
- Explore Harris
- Internet Guide to Harris
- Wild Harris
