Emergency & Useful Contacts

Bus:
01851 643218

The Ard Holiday Cottage, Breaclete

New build, stand-alone house looking out to the sea. Sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms). 
Tel: 01851 612205 Email: airighard@yahoo.com Website: www.theardbernera.com

Lochan View, Breaclete

Stand-alone cottage overlooking lochan. Sleeps: Up to 5 (3 bedrooms). 
Tel: 01463 671022 Website: www.lochanviewcottage.co.uk

Tigh A Chaolis, Croir

Stand-alone house overlooking island of Little Bernera. Sleeps: 6 (4 bedrooms).
Tel: 07795036428 Email: karina@bostahouse.com Website: www.bostahouse.com

Lochview, Croir

Stand-alone modern house overlooking Loch na Muilne. Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms).
Tel: 020 33693379 Email: info@lewisholiday.co.uk Website: www.lewisholiday.co.uk

Holly Burn, Crulavig

Stand-alone house, overlooks sea loch. Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms). 
Tel: 07949690789 Email: Mairimcwilliams@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.hollyburn.co.uk

Harsgeir View, Hacklete

Stand-alone modernized Crofters cottage. Sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms).
Tel: 01851 703612 Email: Calum.watt3@btopenworld.com Website: www.go-bedandbreakfast.co.uk/hebridean holidaycottage

Tigh Solas, Hacklete

Stand-alone cottage. Sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms).
Tel: 01851 612302 Email: bookings@taighsolas.co.uk Website: www.taighsolas.co.uk

Atlantic View Cottage, Hacklete

Stand-alone, modernized, traditional Hebridean stone cottage. Sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms).
Tel: Tel: 01851 612288 Email: info@lewiscottages.com Website: www.lewiscottages.com/atlantic-view-cottage-2

Rudha Glas Bed & Breakfast, Kirkibost

Stand-alone house in secluded location overlooking Loch Roag. Vegetarian B&B using organic ingredients.
Tel: Rudi & Helen 07548599249 Website: www.rudhaglas.com

Seaview House, Tobson

Stand-alone house in quiet area. Sleeps: 8 (4 bedrooms).
Website: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/greatbernera/2538771 or on Facebook: Sea View House Tobson

Taigh Iain, Tobson

Stand-alone former Crofters cottage in quiet area. Sleeps: 6 (4 bedrooms).
Website: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/great-bernera/9422153

Valasay Crofthouse, Valasay

Semi-detached, self-catering croft house, overlooks the kyles of Valasay. Sleeps 4 (double and twin room).
Tel: 01851 612288 Email: info@lewiscottages.com Website: www.lewiscottages.com/valasay-crofthouse-2

BlackBay Studios

This state-of-the-art music recording studio is located at Kirkibost Pier overlooking Loch Roag. The Unit incorporates three acoustic rooms, musical equipment, comfortable accommodation and a dedicated team on hand to professionally record, mix and master tunes. 
Visit: www.blackbaystudio.com Email: pete@blackbaystudio.com

Bernera is served by a local, friendly, minibus service which operates daily to Stornoway (except on Sundays). There are two morning buses to Stornoway, one at lunchtime and a late afternoon/early evening service. The last bus returning from Stornoway to Bernera is 6pm. It is worth studying the bus timetable before planning your journey as it can be a little complicated. Some of the stops and times are request services only, others can be affected by public/school holidays at various times of the year; and a change of bus may be required part way through the journey. In the case of a request stop, you will need to call Maciver Buses on 01851 643218 and leave a message for the driver who picks up the message on their shift. (Please note, the driver will not call you back to confirm the request. This may feel a bit disconcerting, but the call know that the call has been logged. A copy of the Bernera/Uig and other timetables can be collected for free from the bus station in Stornoway, or viewed online at https://bustimes.org/services/w3-mmi-stornoway-bernera For journeys to other parts of the island, you will have to check the appropriate timetables to find connections.

Bernera to Stornoway (changing bus at Garynahine)

Journey time: approx. 50 minutes. Cost:  £5.70 return

The Church of Scotland lies at the heart of Breaclete village and is described as “the wee church with a big heart for Jesus!” Hugh M. Stewart leads a traditional Sunday Service (in English) at 10.30am (followed by tea/coffee), and an evening Service (in English) at 6pm, to which all are welcomed. For children, a Sunday School takes place during the morning service. Midweek there is a Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm and a Bible Study Group, and monthly there is a Ladies Fellowship gathering led by Joanne Stewart which is shared with the Uig congregation. From time to time, there are other events on such as Testimony nights, Christmas Carol Service, visiting speakers. These will be posted on Facebook and posted on the noticeboards.  

The minister, Hugh M. Stewart is also available for weddings, baptisms, funerals and pastoral care.  Regular updates are posted on the Bernera Church of Scotland Facebook page and intimated at the Sunday Services. For more information, call Hugh on 01851 672 388 or email berneralwuig@btinternet.com

Royal Mail

In 2021 the Post Office on Bernera closed its doors. The nearest Post Offices are located at Lochs Service Station at Leurbost – 20 miles (open 6.30am-9pm mon-sat), Timsgarry, Uig – 23 miles (open 9am-5pm mon-sat, weds 2pm-5pm), Shawbost (open 9am-5.30pm mon-fri, weds 9am-1pm, sat 9am-4,30pm) – 26 miles, and Stornoway (open 9am-5.30, Mon, weds, thurs, fri. 9.30am-5.30pm tues, 9-12.30pm sat) – 26 miles.
Royal Mail also offer a Collection Service which for a small fee can be booked online at https://www.royalmail.com
Royal Mail post boxes are dotted around Bernera in most of the villages, with collections Monday to Saturday. Mail delivery on Bernera varies between late morning and lunchtime. 

Courier Services

Woodys Express Parcels are a very good, competitively priced, courier service based in Stornoway. Woody’s (as they are more commonly referred as) offer a collection and delivery service to/from Bernera on a daily basis. Parcels or pallet loads can be delivered to any UK destination. Woodys also offer a Catalogues Returns service. For more information call their office or fill out an online quotation delivery/collection form.

Address: Head Office, Rigs Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RF. Tel: 01851703908  

Hebrides Haulage

Address: 38-40 Rigs Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RF Tel: 01851 703255 website: hebrideshaulage.co.uk

Stornoway Couriers 

Address: 58 Plasterfield, Stornoway HS1 2UR Tel: 01851 720888 website: stornowaycouriers.co.uk

Driftwater Weaves

Using a variety of yarns and her own hand dyed mohair and wool, Sallie Tyszko weaves colourful, textured tapestries on floor looms in her converted Black House studio at 21 Tobson. Visit for handspun and dyed yarn from her Shetland sheep and Angora goats. Opening hours: Summer months Monday to Friday (11am to 6pm), or at other times by appointment.
Tel: 01851 612336
Email: info@sallietyszko.co.uk
Visit: www.sallietyszko.co.uk 

Fighe Wool Crafts

At 26 Kirkibost, Fighe Wool Crafts sell local recycled wool, pure wool (from their own pure breed Hebridean sheep) and other wool crafts & supplies. Chris and Joanna also offer traditional wool craft workshops from time to time. 

Visit: www.fighewoolcraft.com
Email: fighewoolcraft@gmail.com
Tel: Joanna on 07771 534048 

Jenny Wilson Art

Jenny works from her home-based studio in Kirkibost. Inspired by the local landscapes, she freely captures their ever-changing moods and colours through the passing of the seasons, using oils and pallet knife.

Visit: www.jennywilsonartist.co.uk
Email: jennywilsonart@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07902235551

Bernera and Tir Mor have two defibrillators for public use in case of an emergency.

Defibrillator Site 1

Located at the Old School in Breaclete village (next to the Church)

Defibrillator Site 2

Heading south over the Bernera Bridge, go up the hill to first small grouping of houses on the left (there is a sign for the Defib unit on the wooden fence).

Langabhat Medical Practice

Located at the Community Centre in Breaclete. It has a separate entrance to the left of the main building and shares the Centre’s parking area. The entrance has a ramp access.    

Surgery Address: Langabhat Medical Practice, Beaclete Surgery, Bernera

Location: Next to Breaclete Community Centre, with shared parking area. 

Opening times: 

Monday: 2.30-5pm (3.30-4.30pm, *GP consulting times)

Wednesday: 10-3pm (12-2pm (*CTAC); 10am-12pm (*NP) consulting times – every second week)

Friday: 8am-1pm (9.30-10.30am, NP consulting times)

*GP is an abbreviation for a Doctor *NP is an abbreviation for a Nurse Practitioner *CTAC is an abbreviation for Community Treatment and Care. Treatments include taking bloods, management of minor injuries and dressings, ear syringing, removal of stitches, chronic disease monitoring and related data collection.

For appointments and prescriptions call 01851860222

For Emergencies dial 999

For out of hours advice (non-emergencies), dial 111 (NHS 24 Service)

Bernera Community Centre Cafe

From time to time, the Community Centre offers takeaway meals. Keep an eye out for posters or visit their Facebook Page  for more information. 

EV Charge Points

There are two Type 2 (7kw) Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points located at the front of the Bernera Community Centre in Breaclete. For more details, please visit zap-map.com (Isle of Lewis charge points). Works are also in progress for EV Charge Points at Kirkibost Pier. 

Petrol & Diesel

Petrol and diesel pumps are located in Breaclete village. The pump is operated using a simple 24/7 self-service system using your bank card and pin. The fuel pumps are community run by the BCA.  A small percentage of the income from fuel sales is reinvested in the cost of running the pumps.

Toilet, shower, launderette and waste disposal

Bernera Community Centre: Toilet and shower facilities for visitors, centre users. A nominal fee is charged to visitors for use of the shower facilities. 

Bostadh Beach Car Park: Toilet facility, outdoor freshwater tap and waste points.

Kirkibost Pier: Works in progress for new shower/laundry/toilet and waste disposal facilities.

Bernera Bakes

A stand-alone bake hut at the Kirkibost Junction near Bernera Bridge. Topped up regularly during the summer months with a lovely selection of scones, cakes and other treats. (Honesty box payment). 

Visit: Facebook Bernera Bakes
Email: careenkirkibost@gmail.com

Krafty Krofter

In Breaclete (on the Bosta road), Krafty Krofter sell free range eggs, fresh home grown vegetables and a variety of local, hand-made crafts. The quirky, dressed mannequins next to the selling boxes are seasonally themed. (Honesty box payment). 

Visit: Facebook Krafty Krofter

HOUSEHOLD WASTE – BIN COLLECTION DAY

The Council bin lorry collects household waste from Bernera and Tir Mor fortnightly on a Tuesday morning. For example in 2022 a collection would take place on the 3rd of Feb and then again on the 22nd Feb. There are two bins (one for general waste and one recycled waste). These should both be placed at the kerbside by 8am. For new residents, please note, that the wind can suddenly increase so it is advisable to take your bins away from the main road once the bin lorry has been. If you are disabled or need help to move your bins, please ask a neighbour to help you.  

COMMUNITY RECYCLING POINTS  

Recycling banks for glass, paper, cardboard, tins and plastic bottles are located next to the Community Centre. 

COMMUNITY SKIP is located at Bernera Community Centre

Open every Saturday between 12 and 4pm. This skip is for household waste only (no building waste). 

OTHER RECYCLING (for bulky objects/commercial waste) – out with Bernera  

Creed Park Household Waste Recycling Centre near Stornoway have individual skips for recycling/disposing of the following materials: wood/timber, metals, green waste/garden waste (no topsoil with stones) and general waste. Other items which are accepted for recycling include: fridges/freezers, cookers/washing machines/tumble dryers, TV’s, computers, monitors, small electrical items (i.e. kettles, toasters, hairdryers etc). In addition, you can also take your recycled cans, plastic, glass and paper to the centre. Also located at this site is the Hebrides Alpha Clothes bank. Please note that if you are taking a van or other commercial vehicle you will need to pre book using their online booking system. 

Creed Park Opening hours: 

Monday–closed; Tues-Fri 9am- 5pm; Sat 9am-4pm; Sun – closed. 

Address: Creed Enterprise Park, Lochs Road, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JB 

Tel: 01851 709900 / email: recycling@cne-siar.gov.uk 

LANDFILL SITE near Stornoway will take commercial or industrial wastes. There is a charge per tonne of waste – call for costs and to arrange a drop off.  

Address: Bennadrove Road, Marybank, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 OLD. 

Tel: 01851 822673 

Forage @Croft22

Honesty shed supplying local produce from Croft 22 with an emphasis on sustainability and low food miles. The small shed stocks a range of local produce, including fresh bakery, dairy, charcuterie, meat, eggs, vegetables, a small freezer section and treats. The shed is restocked with fresh produce on Tuesdays and Fridays. Croft 22 works with local producers and the community through regenerative farming techniques and balanced biodiversity in nature to ensure that the impact on the earth’s resources are positive.

Visit: croft22.co.uk Facebook: Croft 22
Tel: 07894 516609 Email: Julia@croft22.co.uk