Isle of Harris Self Catering Accommodation

Well I have decided to start a blog about the wonderful Isle of Harris which is an incredible little island in the Outer Hebrides which are found a few miles off the west coast of mainland Scotland. I have called the blog Isle of Harris Self Catering as I wish to write about some of the amazing self catering accommodation available here. Over the last few years tourism has really become a vital part of the Harris local economy and lots and lots of money has been invested in new accommodation.

Some of the self catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris is absolutely astounding both in design of the building and the quaility of a the accommodation. Some are based around the blackhouse type of building which is a thick walled very low stone built single storey cottage type of building often thatched.

Other types of self catering accommodation on Harris is a typical stone built crofthouse which is usually a two storey house with, again, very thick stone walls. These buildings are usually painted white and look lovely against the green landscape or, at the height of summer, when the machair is awash with a multitude of wild flowers.

In later posts I will look at the self catering accommodation currently available in greater detail. I will also be taking a virtual tour of the Isle of Harris itself. The Isle of Harris is a truly wonderful place to take a vacation. Typically a Hebridean vacation (so called because you are taking your vacation in the Outer Hebrides) is extremely relaxing but, more recently, many people are visiting the islands to indulge in their favorite sports with surfing becoming extremely popular due to the excellent conditions here for that sport.