Take a virtual tour of Harris
Look at some stunning images from the lenses of Trev and Tim Gainey Hazy Sun Images, two professional photographers who stayed in Bayhead Flat in June 2009 and when in Harris visit local photographer, John MacLeod in the BlackLab Studio at Tarbert.
For local information about South Harris visit the Leverburgh website. Find out more about Harris and its history by visiting the internet guide to Scotland.
While in Harris, why not spend a day golfing at Scarista,taking a scenic boat trip along the rugged east coast or sail west to visit St Kilda. Maybe you prefer to spend a day fishing, walking or seeing the latest exhibition in Seallam. St Clements Church at Rodel is less than 3 miles from Bayhead and if you are feeling energetic why not climb Roneval(460m) practically on your doorstep.
If art is your scene, visit Finsbay Gallery a 'small contemporary art gallery, selling work mainly from the Hebrides and Scotland.' Further along the road at Quidinish visit Holmasaig Studio Gallery which 'displays a varied exhibition of work by Harris born artist Margarita Williams D.A. and invited artists.' Further along the east coast and 'beautifully situated in the corner of the bay at Drinshader on the Golden Road' is Willie Fulton's studio- Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery
After your day's activities, relax in Bayhead and if you you don't feel like cooking there are plenty of eating places. The Anchorage, Scarista House Ardhasaig House Harris Hotel or the newly renovated Hotel Hebrides at Tarbert. During the day visit Skoon Art Cafe at Geocrab which offers snacks, Internet access and a showcase for oil paintings by Andrew John Craig. If looking for accommodation in other regions visit www.selfcatering-directory.co.uk "The Self Catering Directory gives access to cottages farmhouses chalets caravan parks campsites touring parks holiday parks and selfcatering accommodation worldwide." For all things Scottish visit Scotsmart the internet Scottish directory
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