Campervan Hire Stornoway

Campervan Hire Outer Hebrides: Where to Start Your Adventure in Stornoway

Stornoway, the largest town of The Outer Hebrides, is a place in Scotland filled with beauty and adventure. Located on the East Coast of the Isle of Lewis, this bustling seaport is packed with local attractions, coastal scenery, and welcoming locals. If you’re ready for an exciting Scotland tour, Stornoway makes for the perfect starting point for any campervan hire holiday in the Outer Hebrides.

With our years of experience in motorhome travelling, Scottish Tourer is here to help you make the most out of your holiday by listing the best things to see and best campsites to stay in Stornoway.
 

What are the best spots to visit on Stornoway?

Hop off the ferry, find a parking spot for your campervan hire in the Outer Hebrides, and go explore the beauty of this Scottish island town.

Whether you're staying in town for a few hours or a few days, there are many things to see and do before you leave! Despite being an island town, Stornoway offers a lot for campervan tourers and locals alike.

Some recommended spots to visit are:
 

Lews Castle, or The Baronial Mansion

Built in the 1840s, it still stands across the harbour, recently having been renovated. It's free to visit and surrounded by beautiful, wooded grounds, with walking trails and local cafes close by where you can spend the afternoon just wandering and seeing the sights.
 

Museum nan Eilean

Museum nan Eilean is a more modern choice where you can learn about the local culture and the history of the island. With touring exhibitions, photography, videos, and artefacts, it's an excellent place for any history buff.
 

AnLanntair Arts Centre

An Lanntair Arts Centre is another beautiful, modern building named after the Gaelic word for 'The Lantern'. Complete with restaurant, theatre, cinema, and gallery, you won't be short of activities to do here.
 

The Hebridean Celtic Festival

The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a four-day celebration held in July, filled with rock, folk, and Celtic music; a must-see for every tourist and local!

These are just some examples of the attractions in Stornoway. Along with its local shops, restaurants and sights, we recommend having a good look around before moving on.
 

Recommended sites for campervan hire in the Outer Hebrides

If you’re planning to spend the night in Stornoway, it’s best to visit campsites around and near the area. Campsites have facilities where you can buy essentials, clean your vehicle, and even do your laundry.

Some recommended campsites in the area are:

• Blair Atholl Campsite
• Glennmore Campsite
• Broomfield Campsite
• Ardoil Campsite
• Traigh na Beirigh
• Tallanmara Campsite
• Balranald Hebridean Holidays
• Moorcroft Campsite

For the detailed route and other recommended campsites, be sure to check out our complete Outer Hebrides Motorhome Hire route.
 

Where to go after Stornoway?

Venturing just outside of Stornoway across the island, you can visit historical sites such as the Callanish Standing Stones and the Iron Age Village. To see more about visiting the island and the other Western Isles, take a look at our campervan hire route for The Outer Hebrides, which we linked earlier!

After you've explored Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis in your campervan, and you're ready to push on with your holiday, you can head over to the neighbouring isles. Just a short ferry ride away is the Isle of North Uist and beyond that, the isles of Harris, Benbecula, Barra, and Vatersay.

The Scottish Highlands is not far off either once you return to the mainland. Consider taking a two-week campervan trip in Scotland and combine both the highlands and the island for an unforgettable experience.

These are two of the most coveted and sought after areas to travel to in Scotland due to their natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes.
 

Motorhome hire to suit you

Scottish Tourer is proud to offer a wide range of campervans and motorhomes to suit all types of groups and individuals. Whether you are looking to travel in a large motorhome fit for a family of four, or a smaller-sized campervan perfect for a couple, we are bound to have the right option for you! 

If you're planning a campervan trip, we offer unrivalled customer service, advice and rentals of modern, comfortable campervans that are guaranteed to make the perfect vehicle in which to explore the islands in. 

Contact the Scottish Tourer team today to get the perfect campervan hire in The Outer Hebrides for your Stornoway trip!