Lewis & Harris are truly magical. Wildlife, beaches to die for, some of the best seafood in the world and a wonderfully easy pace of life. Hire a car to take full advantage and take it slow as you explore.

An early summer sunrise, Stornoway - Isle of Lewis

Hushinish Beach - Isle of Harris

One gal and her pal, Tolsta Beach - Isle of Lewis

Looking for dolphins - Hushinish Beach, isle of Harris

Hushinish Beach, Isle of Harris

The secret beach, near Hushinish, Isle of Harris

Uig Sands, Isle of Lewis

Scarista during a winter sunset, Isle of Harris

Sunrise over Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle

The best commute in the world - flying into Stornoway on the Loganair route from Glasgow

Leaving Stornoway harbour on the Calmac ferry