Isle of Harris artist Margaret Soraya

Beaches, makers, good things to eat, and the studios and shops that make this stretch of the Outer Hebrides worth exploring slowly. There are countless things to do on the Isle of Harris that you won’t want to miss. From breathtaking beaches to local crafts and great art.

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Galleries and studios on the east side of the Isle of Harris: Things to do on the Isle of Harris

This guide will explore things to do on the Isle of Harris, including galleries, studios, community cafes and home baking in the Bays, offering a local perspective on the quieter, wilder side of Harris. When considering things to do on the Isle of Harris...

Nature Journalling workshop on the Isle of Harris: Slow Down, Observe & Create at The Galerie

There’s something deeply restorative about taking a notebook into nature and simply noticing. The shifting light across the machair, the texture of weathered rocks, the movement of grasses in the wind, the quiet r...

Opening the Doors of The Galerie for Creative Light Festival

October brought a milestone I had been working toward for a long time: opening The Galerie for its very first creative gathering. The space was still waiting for a new door and window, and there were plenty of small finishing touches ye...

New Gallery: The Galerie Open Day / Evening in Geocrab, Isle of Harris

I’m excited to share that The Galerie is now finished – a new art & photography gallery in Harris. Even though the official opening won’t take place until spring, I wanted to open my doors for previ...