Stornoway Airport
Stornoway airport is situated just over 2 miles from the town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, and is the principal town in the area. The airport is about a 10 minute drive from the centre of town – a busy port which houses a number of attractions including a museum and art gallery. Stornoway airport is also an ideal gateway for visiting the Hebridean isle of Harris.
The airport is open from 7.15am until 8pm Monday to Friday and 7.15am until 4pm on Saturday, 11.45am until 7pm on Sundays.
A regular bus service runs from the town to the airport Monday to Saturday.
Part of the HIAL ( The Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd) the airport has two main airlines, Flybe and Eastern Airways who operate flights between Aberdeen , Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow and Stornoway airport. Transfers are available from Inverness airport to Bulgaria, Jersey, Zurich and Portugal.
Parking facilities are available next to the terminal building and drivers can pick up and drop off passengers directly at the front of the building although are not allowed to park there. Car hire companies operate within the arrivals area – pre-booking is recommended; a variety of types of vehicles are available to hire from minibuses to automatic cars.
Around 5 cab companies run services from the airport and advance booking is recommended - otherwise a taxi can be picked up at the airport, but there may be a long waiting time. Most operate from Monday to Sunday.
There is a visitors section within the airport with information on things to do and see in the Western Isles. There is a cafe serving hot food, some of which is locally sourced and other refreshments such as tea, coffee and soft drinks are available.
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Braighe House
his stunning, sea-facing guest house offers top-quality accommodation from its location on the edge of Stornoway, 2 minutes from Stornoway Airport. Braighe House has a friendly atmosphere and is perfect for enjoying a relaxing stay and a great breakfast in the Outer Hebrides. Most bedrooms have superb sea views, and all have a flat-screen LCD TV and free wireless internet access. Braighe House also offers a car hire service. |
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Holm View Guest House
Situated in picturesque Stornoway, 4-star family-run Holm View Guest House is on the east coast of the Hebridean Isle of Lewis, a short journey from the ferry terminal and airport. Holm View Guest House offers comfortably furnished, spacious rooms, all with a satellite TV and sound system. Some rooms have panoramic views and free Wi-Fi internet access is available. There is also separate cottage accommodation. |
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Cairn Dhu Apartment
Situated in a historic Listed building on Stornoway’s prestigious Matheson Road, this spacious 4-star apartment has been completely modernised and is a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Cairn Dhu Apartment features 2 LCD TVs with satellite channels, a DVD/CD player, an iPod dock and free wireless broadband. It is tastefully decorated with a large leather corner suite, solid oak designer tables and a king-size leather bed.
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Caladh Inn
Stornoway's largest hotel is closest to both the ferry and the airport, providing an ideal base for a trip to the islands and priding itself on a warm welcome. The Caladh Inn provides free Wi-Fi broadband internet access. Situated close to the centre of town, the Caladh Inn has a prime location that makes it special and offers real value. It prides itself as much on the warmth of the welcome as the excellence of the service. The restaurants offer both a traditional Scottish dinner and cuisine with an international flavour. |
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Cabarfeidh Hotel
Set within in its own attractive gardens, this modern 3-star hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of Stornoway, just across the road from the golf course leading onto historic Lews Castle grounds. Rightly known as 'Stornoway's finest hotel', the Cabarfeidh (pronounced cab-ar-fay) provides a relaxing base for both business and leisure travellers. It is also bookable for functions or meals in the Solas Restaurant.
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