Hebridean Heritage & Highland Cattle
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Port
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This journey introduces you to the rugged beauty of the Outer Hebrides at the Clan McQuarrie Centre in the coastal village of Borve. Here you'll meet some iconic Highland cattle — victims of the perpetual bad hair day that is ruthlessly depicted on postcards, dish towels and posters throughout Scotland. This is your chance to snap your own photo with these curious, endearing, and hirsute four-legged friends in a warm and welcoming crofting setting.
Gaelic traditions remain woven into daily life, from peat harvesting to crofting — a small-scale agricultural system that has sustained families here for centuries. Crofting represents resilience, community spirit, and a deep connection to land and sea that defines the very identity of the Isle of Lewis. Your host will offer true Hebridean hospitality, sharing stories passed down through generations. Discover the rich musicality of the Gaelic language and learn how it continues to shape island culture today. By the time you leave, you'll be calling cows "coos" and have picked up a few other local phrases.
Coffee, tea and Scottish shortbread are served — a downhome taste of the Highlands and Hebrides.