Arnol Motors

Welcome to Arnol Motors. We are an established company providing car rentals, car sales and recovery services, covering the long island in the Outer Hebrides.

We have been operating for over 25 years and are located in Arnol on the west side of Lewis.

The Outer Hebrides are a wonderful location for living, touring and provides much to see and do for the visitor. Below you will find a number of activities and visitor attractions in Lewis and Harris which may be of interest to you.

Arnol Blackhouse is an Historic Scotland run traditional, fully furnished, Lewis thatched house which provides a unique insight into island life.

There is also an attached barn, byre and stackyard. Beside the Black House, a furnished 1920s crofthouse can also be seen. Visitor centre with interpretative displays. The property is open all year except for Sundays.

The visitor centre is contained on one level, where there is a shop, exhibition area and interactive model. Also on site is a 1920s crofthouse open for viewing.

Most of the site is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs however the door leading to the rear is too narrow to fit a wheelchair. For more information log onto
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

An Lanntair is a recently opened Arts Centre in Stornoway. With an auditorium, art gallery, restaurant and bar area, this building is located right in the town centre and promises to be the main attraction in the island with regular events taking place giving all a taste of the cultural and arts for which the hebrides are famous, being the Gaelic heartland of the UK. Make sure of putting An Lanntair high on your list of must see attractions on your visit. You'll not be disappointed. For more information and events bookings visit www.lanntair.com

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village is a superior self catering facility based in Carloway on the west side of Lewis. While the exterior is designed to the style of the properties which were prominent on the islands up to the 1930's, the interior of these properties are as modern as any you will find.
This is the perfect way to experience of the old blending with the new. For more information log onto www.gearrannan.com

If you are able, you should add Bosta Iron Age House into your itinerary. This building is a replica of one of the original houses inhabited during the Iron Age. The archaeological site of the ancient village is located nearby and overlooks the beautiful beach at Bosta, a popular destination for locals and visitors alike during the summer. The house is open to visitors Monday to Friday from 12-4 from May through to early September and your guide will be pleased to answer any questions as well as giving a comprehensive history of the village. Welcome to the past heritage of our islands.

The beach at Scarista in Harris is one of the most beautiful you can find in the UK and a very popular destination for tourists. The beach boasts long white sandy beaches and beautiful sparkling waters. Due to the islands being so close to the Gulf Stream, the warmth of the water can be surprising. This is one place definately worth a visit.

While in Harris there are some visitor attractions worth stopping at. One of these is the Church at Rodel which dates back to c1300. The Seallam! Genealogy Centre in Northton is world renowned for it's collection of information on family history and ex-pats all over the world contact them for information on their ancestry. Exhibitions are ever changing and the proprietors also provide evenings of talks and slide shows during the summer months.