Click images to enlarge. Images above of Great Bernara. The Doune Braes Hotel offers a range of facilities to cater both for groups, functions and individuals. Food is served all day, seven days per week from 12:00 to 20:30, except on Sundays, when last meal orders are at 19:30. We take pride in our attention to customers, whether stopping for a meal or snack, or staying in the hotel. A list of our facilities is given below. Restaurant seating 36 for a-la-Carte or bar meals. The Hotel specialises in prime local fresh seafood such as shellfish, prawns, scallops, lobster and whitefish, and the menu also includes a range of meat and vegetarian dishes. Lounge bar for drinks and bar meals. Lounge for relaxation or taking bar meals. Public Bar for an informal drink, game of pool, or lively meeting of friends or groups.

Images above are of Garrannan Blackhouse village. The Doune Braes Hotel cater for functions large or small, Weddings, Celebrations, Reunions and Meetings from 25 to 80 people. We can do a set menu or a buffet menu, simple or elaborate, nothing to big or to small the choice is yours. Conference and Business meeting can also be accommodated, we will also include a Business Lunch, Tea/Coffee. We would be very happy for you to come and have a look around the hotel and discuss any ideas that you might have and give you a quote on it. As can be seen from the images, the building and areas for meals and recreation are flexible, and so almost any combination of accommodation can be provided.

Doune Braes Hotel, Carloway, Isle of Lewis. Scotland HS2 9AA Tel: 01851 643252 Fax:01851 643435 Email: Images above of Uig Beach and the chessmen found hidden in the sand. The Hotel has 15 bedrooms, all en suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. while two of the ground floor rooms are suitable for disabled access. Most of the rooms have good views over the surrounding, tranquil, countryside. There are 1 suite, 5 single, 3 double, 5 twin and 2 family rooms. TARIFF for 2008 BB Single £50; BB Double/Twin £85; Broch Suite £95 Please phone, fax or email for details or to enquire about bookings. SPECIAL RATES FROM 1ST NOVEMBER 2007 TO 31ST MARCH 2008 3 nights BB for the price of 2 Conditional on dining each evening in the hotel

Doune Braes Hotel, Carloway, Isle of Lewis. Scotland HS2 9AA Tel: 01851 643252. The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the Western Isles, and is part of an archipelago situated on the extreme edge of Scotland. The island is blessed with a diverse range of habitats many of which are rich in wildlife. Although Lewis is the most densely populated of the Western Isles, much of the population is centred in and around Stornoway. This leaves large areas of the island sparsely populated, with most of the small rural communities hugging the coastline. Lewis has a varied topography, with the land to the north of Stornoway largely comprised of undulating peat moorland and fresh water lochs. This landscape comes to a dramatic climax at the Butt of Lewis where the spectacular cliffs are home to several species of seabird including Fulmar Petrel, Kittiwake, Shag and Black Guillemot. Add to this the spectacle of hundreds of foraging Gannets and passing cetaceans, and you have one of the best wildlife watching areas in the Western Isles. The southwest of Lewis is a complete contrast to the north, as it contains some of the most beautiful beaches on Lewis, and is altogether a much more rugged landscape. The Uig hills are very rugged indeed and are known to support several pairs of breeding Golden Eagles and a sizeable herd of Red Deer. There have been a number of sightings ofWhite-tai1ed Eagles in this area, and these magnificent birds are certainly expanding their range following re-introduction to Scotland. The coastline of the Uig and Bernera district is constantly being pounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and bears the brunt of the southwesterly gales of autumn and winter. This has created a very dramatic landscape where in addition to the wonderful beaches and flower covered machair, there are the majestic cliffs and sea stacks at Mangersta. Southeast Lewis is a huge contrast to the Uig and Bemera district, as it totally lacks the fertile soils and golden sands. It is however an area that is full of lochs and lochans and these together with the surrounding moorland and rolling hills, provide rich habitats supporting a diverse range of wildlife. The southeastern area of Lewis is known as the Pairc District, and much of the land is under the ownership of the Pairc Estate. The district is named thus, due to the estate having managed much of the land as a deer park. Red Deer are still present in this area today, as well as in the North Harris hills and the Uig District. The Pairc District forms a part of the aptly named South Lochs District of Lewis, and the many fresh and salt water lochs are home to a large variety of waders and other shoreline feeding birds. Among the many species that can be seen feeding in this area are: Redshank, Greenshank, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Ringed Plover and Dunlin. Shelduck and. Red-breasted Merganser are to be seen on Loch Erisort, and large numbers of Greylag Geese and Lapwing are found throughout the district. Merlin can be seen speeding over the moor in pursuit of Meadow Pipit or Wheatear, and our most common bird osprey the Buzzard is well represented in this part of the island. Some of the quieter lochs may have a pair of Red Throated Divers fishing on them, and if you are very lucky, you may even spot a pair of the elusive Black Throated Divers. South Lochs is quite a sparsely populated area of Lewis, and is one of the best places on the island to see Otter. Otters are sensitive to human disturbance, and although we have a good population on the islands, the quieter areas tend to be more rewarding for the otter spotter. The central part of Lewis consists of a vast area of peat moorland and bog dotted with many fresh water lochs. Many of these lochs are home to sizable populations of Brown Trout the ancestors of which arrived towards the end of the last Ice Age approximately 10,000 years ago. This central part of the island has been recognised internationally as an area of great conservation importance due to the large number and variety of breeding birds it supports. Woodland is a relatively scarce habitat on Lewis, with the most significant area being the Stornoway Woods. This large woodland policy was created by the Matheson family following their purchase of the island in the mid-1840's, and encircles the Lews Castle that was built by Sir James Matheson. The Stornoway Woods support several species of birds and plants that are not to be found elsewhere in the Western Isles, and is home to the only flock of Rooks resident on the island. Attempts have been made to introduce more woodland throughout the islands, but most of this has been in the form of shelterbelts planted with non-native and unsuitable species such as Lodgepole Pine. Several rivers on Lewis still have significant runs of Salmon and Sea Trout, and sport fishing is very popular. The Guinness Book of Records recorded the highest catch of Salmon by a single individual using a rod and line in one day, on the Grimersta system of rivers. Finally, we must not forget the largest and most abundant habitat of all, the sea. The sea surrounding the Western Isles is home to a huge variety of wildlife. Both the Atlantic Grey and Common Seal are to be found, but on Lewis you are most likely to come across the Atlantic Grey that can even be seen regularly in Stornoway Harbour as they follow the fishing fleet in looking for an easy meal. Dolphins, Harbour Porpoise and several species of Whale pass through our coastal waters and can sometimes be seen from the land on a calm day. There are a number of operators who organise boat trips to take visitors to some of the very inaccessible parts of our coastline, as well as offering trips to St Kilda and the Flannen Isles. In general, Lewis and its neighbouring island Harris cover a large geographic area, and many hours can be spent travelling around trying to identify good wildlife watching habitats. There are several qualified guides on the island, one of whom is also a qualified wildlife guide. A guided tour in the company of a local guide can help you to optimise your wildlife watching experience and give an insight into island life that is less likely to be gained when travelling on ones own.

Images of the Whale Bone Arch at Bragar and a peat cutter. The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the Western Isles and stretches from the Butt of Lewis to Loch Seaforth - the border with Harris. Mostly consisting of ancient gneiss rocks, which are some of the oldest in the world, much of the interior of the island is peat moor land, except in the hilly south. The west coasts have lovely sandy beaches backed by machair, with some low cliffs. The west of Lewis has much dramatic coastline ranging from the beautiful Uig Bay to the smaller beaches at Dalmore and Dalbeg to the sweeping sands at Swaibost in the north. Stornoway is the main town on the Isle of Lewis and is also the home of the Western Isles Council. Just over 6,000 people live in the town, which represents about a third of the Islands total population. The economy is a mix of traditional businesses like fishing, Harris Tweed and farming, with more recent influences like Tourism, the oil industry and commerce brought about by the digital revolution and communications. The rest of the Isle of Lewis is more traditional and relies on a lot of the old industries of fishing, crofting, and weaving of Tweed. Peat is still a main heating fuel source for many and during the summer months it can be seen being cut and harvested. The charm of the island is its quiet peace and calm. The local people speak with a quiet lilt and charm in their voices. Gaelic is often heard spoken and the people value their traditions and heritage, giving the island its special atmosphere. The Doune Braes Hotel is situated on the Western Coastal area close to most of the best Beaches and sites of historical interest. It is also close to some of the best Salmon and Trout fishing in the U.K. Wildlife is abundant and coastal walking and surfing is superb. Places of historic interest in the area. Callanish Standing Stones and circles. Garrannan Blackhouse village and centre. Bragar Whale bone Arch. Norse Mill and Kiln. Bostadh Iron Age village. Ruins of villages from the 'Clearances'. For more information on and other Hebridean islands

 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Hairdryer
 Ironing facilities
 Licensed bar
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms