Episode 96 – How to plan an Outer Hebrides road trip to Lewis and Harris

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• How to plan a trip to Lewis, Harris, and Skye, including why booking ferries and accommodation first is essential
• The best route up to Ullapool, including the stunning drive through Glencoe on the A82
• What the CalMac ferry crossing from Ullapool to Stornoway is really like, including duration, what to expect, and how to prepare
• Why you need a car on Lewis and Harris, and what driving on single-track roads with passing places actually involves
• What to know about petrol, electric vehicles, and Sunday closures on the islands
• The beaches of Lewis and Harris, including Luskentyre, and why they genuinely exceed expectations
• The Callanish Standing Stones, why they matter and what to see
• The black houses of Carloway and what they tell you about life on the islands
• Harris Tweed and the local arts and crafts scene worth stopping for
• Accommodation across Lewis, Harris, and Skye, from self-catering houses to a standout Airbnb host in Harris
• How the ferry crossing from Tarbert on Harris to Uig on Skye works
• An honest take on Skye, what it’s like now compared to the quieter islands, and how to approach it
• Budget guidance covering ferry costs, accommodation pricing, and what to factor in when planning
• The best time of year to visit and why late April/early May worked so well