Laxdale Holiday Park

Laxdale Holiday Park sits just outside Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, combining an open-field camping setting with access to the town’s pubs, restaurants and shops. It caters for tents, caravans and campervans, with electric hook-up available for campervans and glamping pods offering an alternative to bringing your own accommodation. A communal toilet and shower block serves the site, and dogs are welcome. The season runs from 1 April to 31 October, with booking enquiries made through an online form.

Stornoway gives a stay here a useful mix of town life and island exploration. Around the harbour, visitors can browse independent shops selling Harris Tweed, local crafts and island produce, or follow the self-guided Stornoway Sculpture Trail through the town and waterfront. An Lanntair arts centre adds exhibitions, cinema, theatre and live music to the options, with its programme worth checking when planning a visit.

For walking, Lews Castle Grounds has a network of paths and former carriage drives through woodland, parkland and gardens, with vantage points overlooking Stornoway and the sea. Museum nan Eilean, beside the castle, offers an introduction to the history and culture of the Outer Hebrides. Stornoway also marks the northern end of the Hebridean Way walking route: a connection for those interested in the long-distance trail, while the castle grounds offer options for a shorter outing.