Harris

Harris is not an island but the southern region of Lewis and its mountains, machair and sandy beaches makes the landscape more attractive than that of Lewis.  It is famous for the Harris Tweed still woven by local people in their homes and processed in Lewis. 

The ferry port of Tarbert (between North and South Harris) is the main settlement in Harris and is set in magnificent scenery.  North Harris is mountainous with good opportunities for climbing, walking and bird-watching.  South Harris has magnificent white sandy beaches, for example, at Luskentyre and Scarasta.  Places to visit include the Seal-Iam! Visitor Centre and genealogical research centre in Northton and the 16th century St. Clement's Church and ancient stone houses in Rodel.  The island of Taransay on the west coast was the location for the BBC series Castaway.

Information
There is a tourist office in Pier Road in Tarbert.  The hotels in the area include the Harris Hotel in Tarbert and the Rodel Hotel in South Harris.