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Scotland has a number of world class tourist destinations which range from the likes of Edinburgh Castle & the Edinburgh Festivals to the golf courses of St Andrews. Scotland has so much to offer that a suitable vacation can be found for almost anyone but besides the great many well known vacation destinations there is a multitude of lesser known but equally thrilling and enjoyable vacations to be had in places such as the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides/Western Isles.

There are two groups of islands, the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides, which make up the total group known simply as just the Hebrides. Consisting of hundreds of islands, the Hebrides are found off the west coast of Scotland. The most popular vacation destination in the area is the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides.

The Outer Hebrides are very different from the Inner Isles and there is a great deal of diversity amongst the islands of the Western Isles. The Isle of Lewis, to the north, is the largest and most populated island to which the Isle of Harris is attached, to the south. Lewis consists of mainly boggy moorland (except around the coast which is spectacular) whereas Harris is mountainous to the North and rocky to the South.

Tarbert is the main village on Harris which is found at the point where North Harris becomes South Harris. It is here where you will arrive/depart to or from the Isle of Skye if traveling by ferry. Always take great care to book your ferry as early as possible and get to it as early as possible as it does not wait for anybody. Tarbert can get a little congested at ferry times so take care.

Harris golf course is set in the wonderfully beautiful coast of South Harris with the most incredible views and really keen golfers will be pleased to hear that there is another course in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Anglers will be thrilled with the number of places providing superb fly fishing opportunities for trout or salmon on the Isle of Harris.

Of course there is simply loads more to do and a great many people visit Harris to enjoy cycling. Walking is another popular way in which to enjoy yourself on the island and if you like climbing the best views are often obtained from the highest points.

Until you visit the Isle of Harris it is difficult for you to fully understand the outstanding beauty of the island. Yes you may have seen some photographs of the many spectacular beaches, you may have seen them on the television. However, until you have stood, on a hot summers day with your bare feet in the soft warm shell sand, looking out to sea, you have no idea what a genuinely moving experience it can be.

If you are visiting the Isle of Harris to enjoy a relaxing break then you should consider staying in one of the many guest houses on Harris. Guest houses are always top quality and the hospitality superb but if you can afford to stay in a hotel the choice is slightly limited. If you enjoy total freedom then there is plenty of self catering accommodation available on Harris and it is always superb. If you have your own transport then you can stay almost anywhere on Harris but if not then, if you want to visit Lewis you may wish to consider staying in Tarbert. It is possible to catch a bus to Stornoway from South Harris but it is a long journey.

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