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Top 10 Rainy day activities Isle of Harris

Top 10 Rainy day activities Isle of Harris

If Harris is known for one thing – then it’s the weather and the unpredictability of it! The weather in the Outer Hebrides can be “interesting”: blue skies and then gail force winds at the same times, or horizontal rain. Nevertheless, Harris and Lews have got lots to offer on rainy days.

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Electric Car Charging Outer Hebrides

Electric Car Charging Outer Hebrides

Just as petrol stations are more sparse on the Isle of Harris and the Outer Hebrides in general, so are electric vehicle charge points. You do need to plan your EV journey to take account of this. But as an EV driver, you will be used to planning ahead, and with Scotland being EV-friendly you should have an excellent experience.

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Dog-friendly Accommodation Isle of Harris

Dog-friendly Accommodation Isle of Harris

Dog friendly holidays mean that you can enjoy your time together with man’s best friend. It’s only natural you want to bring your dog on holiday with you! However, it can be hard to find dog-friendly accommodation anywhere! The luxury beach cottage Oran Na Mara offers dog-friendly accommodation on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides.

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Winter Photography Outer Hebrides

Winter Photography Outer Hebrides

Winter Photography Outer Hebrides Ever wondered how to take photographs of the night sky? Learn from photographer Mo Thomson.This article was written by Mo Thomson, a brilliant photographer who loves Harris and has stayed at Òran na Mara a number of times. We hope you...

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Winter Holidays Isle of Harris

Winter Holidays Isle of Harris

Winter Holidays Isle of Harris Isle of Harris - A photographer's paradiseAutumn and Winter on the Isle of Harris are perfect for photographers who enjoy winter landscape photography in Scotland. Winter Holidays Isle of Harris - the Autumn heralds the longer nights for...

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Creating Òran na Mara

Creating Òran na Mara

Creating Òran na Mara - Luxury Accommodation Isle of HarrisTo us, Oran na Mara is a very special place – and we hope that you agree. To create a house in this location, to take advantage of the views, and to blend into the landscape took years of painstaking planning,...

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Òran na Mara Bookings for 2023

Òran na Mara Bookings for 2023

We are launching a new website at orannamara.com, to coincide with the opening of our 2023 booking calendar. We are taking over our own booking management from our current partners, LHH, for all bookings dating from January 2023 onwards. Oran na Mara tends to book two...

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Winter holidays Outer Hebrides – Hygge on Harris

Winter holidays Outer Hebrides – Hygge on Harris

Isle of Harris - A perfect winter holiday in the Outer Hebrides Hygge on HarrisWinter holidays Outer Hebrides - We love winter on Harris! The islands are quiet, indeed serene, with different opportunities according to the weather. Active weather brings dramatic seas,...

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Huisinis – Isle of Harris Secret Beach

Huisinis – Isle of Harris Secret Beach

Huisinis - Isle of Harris Secret Beach Tis a long and winding road! But a fabulous prize at the end! Huisinis is a tiny village at the end of a stunningly beautiful 31 mile journey from Oran na Mara, which takes about an hour. Going north from Oran na Mara, the...

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