Tiree Attractions

The Isle of Tiree is the outermost of the Inner Hebrides and is renowned for its miles of beautiful white sandy beaches. Due to its scenic beauty, watersports, wildlife and peaceful relaxed pace Tiree makes an ideal holiday destination. Thanks to the influence of the Gulf stream Tiree benefits from a milder climate than the Scottish mainland and we also some of the highest recorded hours of sunshine for the UK. The island is 12 miles long and varies in width from one to six miles.

Eating Out

There are various options for dining out on Tiree, the closest options are 3.5 miles from Rockvale.

Farmhouse Caf?® - Balemartine >>

Serves teas, coffees homebaking and lunches. A small gift shop is also in the cafe. Private functions catered for by arrangement.

Tel: 01879 220 373
Mob: 07842 876 137

Ceahbar, Sandaig >>

Licensed restaurant serving Italian style food and a range of bottled real ales.

Tel: 01879 220 684

Cobbled Cow, Tiree Rural Centre >>

Cafe and restaurant serving food all day.

Tel: 01879 220 096

Tiree Lodge Hotel & Public Bar >>

Overlooking Gott Bay, the Lodge hotel serves lunches and dinners and also has a public bar and Whisky bar.

Tel: 01879 220 329

Scarinish Hotel & Public Bar >>

Situated looking over picturesque Scarinish harbour the hotel is open seven days for lunches and evening meals. Takeaways are also available.

Tel: 01879 220 308

The Haystack >>

Based in Scarinish, fast food van selling a large selection of sandwiches, burgers, filled rolls, curries, etc

Museums

There are a number of museums on the Island, each offering a unique and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.

An Iodhlann >>

Tiree’s Historical Centre - Scarinish

An Iodhlann holds a collection of over 10000 items dating from 3000 million years ago up to the present day. The collection includes old photos, letters, prehistoric finds, emigrant lists, maps, reports, stories and songs.

Tel: 01879 220 793

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum, Hynish >>

This old signal tower restored in 1984 by the Hebridean Trust houses the Skerryvore Museum which records the remarkable story of the design and construction of the Lighthouse.

Treshnish Isles Exhibition, Hynish >>

A permanent exhibition at Hynish by the Hebridean Trust to celebrate the precious inheritance of these important islands.

Activities

Tiree is one of the UK's best watersports destinations with mild weather and an abundance of wind and waves. The Island also offers an abundance of other physical activities which ensure that whatever the weather you can stay fit and active during your stay.

Wild Diamond >>

A local business offering lessons for beginners and experts alike across a variety of wind and wave sports. All instructors are fully qualified. The windsurfing school is based on Loch Bhasapol, a shallow fresh water loch while lessons for the more advanced can be arranged at any one of the superb beaches dotted around the island's rugged coast line. It is also possible to buy or hire equipment from the Wild Diamond Shop, based in the township of Cornaig.

Email: info@wilddiamond.co.uk

Tel: 07712 159 205

Tiree Sea Tours >>

Sea tours offered to Skerryvore Lighthouse, Fingals Cave, Treshnish Isles, Wildlife trips.

Tel: 07765422831

Vaul Golf Club >>

Enjoy stunning views over Gott and Vaul bay while playing a round of Golf at Tiree’s 9 hole golf course.

Tel: 01879 220 848

Tiree Fitness >>

Tiree Fitness offers personal training, fitness classes, massage and bike hire on Tiree.

Tel: 07867304640

Tiree Trekking >>

Enjoy 30 minute mini rides or one hour long treks on Balinoe Bay.

Tel: 07833031764

Galleries & Gift Shops

You will find beautiful artwork, crafts and jewellery inspired by Tiree’s natural beauty in various shops around the island.

Chocolates & Charms, Heylipol >>

Charming gift shop selling handmade chocolates, handcrafted jewellery, folk art, patchwork, cards and gift wrap. Chocolate & Charms also serve hot drinks, homemade cakes and sweets to takeaway.

Tel: 01879 220 037

Beachcomber, Kenovay >>

Sells a range of crafts and gifts including essential oils, cards and beach blankets. Paint your own pottery studio, ideal for rainy days!

Email: sian@beachcombertiree.com

Tel: 07990 633 953

Tyrii Pottery, Baugh Hill. >>

Beautiful hand painted pottery inspired by Tiree’s varied wildlife.

Tiree Glass, Balinoe >>

Glass artist Frances Woodhead creates visual art using vibrant glass sheets from recycled bottles and window glass.

Tel: 01879 220 627

Dot Sim Jewellery, Caoles >>

Beautiful handmade jewellery inspired by rural landscapes made using gold and silversmithing techniques.

Tel: 07906002896

Wildlife & Birdwatching

Tiree is a popular destination for birdwatchers. The rich machair, wet moorlands and lochs provide perfect habitats for all types of waterfowl, waders and the evasive corncrake. The RSPB has a warden on Tiree who can provide up to date sightings and information for bird watchers.

Tiree is also home to a variety of wild animals. Hares, hedgehogs and seals are all common sights. For those up early enough an otter may be spotted on the beach. The sea off Tiree also plays host to a wide range of marine life, Basking sharks and Common dolphins can all be seen as can the occasional Minke or Killer Whale. There are also hundreds of rock pools filled with shore crabs, sea anemones, small fish, winkles and starfish.

Rockvale is surrounded by Corncrakes in the summer months and if you don't actually see one you will certainly hear them!

Historic Sites

Tiree boasts a number of historic sites.

Ringing Stone >>

The Ringing stone or Clach a’Choire is a 30 minute walk along the shoreline from Rockvale. Believed to be an erratic boulder deposited by a glacier during the Ice Age the ringing stone produces a metallic clang when hit by another stone. It stands propped up by smaller stones and has many mysterious cup-shaped hollows in it.

Skerryvore Light House >>

The lighthouse was designed by Alan Stevenson and built between 1839 and 1844. Alan came from a family of engineers and was greatly admired for his work, the lighthouse remains today one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering.

Dun Mor Vaul >>

There are many brochs scattered across Tiree however the one at Vaul remains the only one to be fully excavated. Large quantities of pottery, tools and bronze objects were all found on this site.

Kirkapol Chapel's Walk >>

This walk will take you into Kirkapol’s historic past as well as providing an opportunity to enjoy it’s rich plant and wildlife. See St Columba’s Chapel, the two latin crosses, the Utraid and the Viking grave.

Church Services

Church of Scotland, Helipol Church >>

Sundays: 11.30 am & 6.00 pm. Wednesdays: 8.00 pm

Baptist Church >>

An Talla. Sundays: 11.00 am

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