Local history and culture Lewis

It was the last blackhouse hamlet to be abandoned by its inhabitants in Lewis in 1974. These nine traditional thatched cottages have been restored and are a mirror of the past. The setting is picturesque, with the beach and cliffs at the end of the road. The whole is particularly photogenic, full of character and authenticity. Today, there are several rental accommodation offers, a souvenir shop and a small museum that details the past of the place.

Dun Carloway Broch is one of the best preserved Iron Age defensive towers in the country. In Scotland, they are called broch and this one was probably built in the ^first century AD. Although partially in ruins, its walls still reach 9 m high in places. It commands some beautiful views of the surrounding area, including towards Harris. Next door, the small Doune Broch Centre opens its doors in mid and high season to explain the origin of the building, its history and the life of its inhabitants.

This 1880 cottage is a rare witness to island history and local traditions. Its last inhabitants left it as it was in 1966 and it has remained unchanged since then. There was no chimney and the peat fire was evacuated through the windows and thatched roof, keeping insects away. The white house across the street is the result of the hygiene regulations that were subsequently introduced. It is also owned by Historic Environment Scotland and is in stark contrast to its neighbour.