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Outer Hebrides with kids
White-sand beaches, standing stones and hardly anyone else.
BeachesNatureOff the beaten path
Which ages it suits
What children love
- Luskentyre beach
- The Callanish standing stones
- Spotting otters, seals and puffins
- Gearrannan blackhouse village
Worth knowing
- Most families take the CalMac ferry from Ullapool or Uig, so book car space early.
- Many shops and attractions close on Sundays.
- Pack for wind, rain and midges, even in summer.
What a week in Outer Hebrides costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £1,344 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in May, one of the best months to go. That's about £2,289 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £1,841.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £1,841 |
| February | Cheap | £1,841 |
| March | Cheap | £1,841 |
| April | Normal | £2,065 |
| MayBest | Busy | £2,289 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £2,289 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £2,569 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £2,730 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £2,289 |
| October | Normal | £2,065 |
| November | Cheap | £1,841 |
| December | Cheap | £1,841 |
Travel isn't included. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Outer Hebrides are May, June, July, August and September. It's cheapest in January, February, March, November and December. July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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