7th December 2019 - The Christmas lights in Stornoway are up and switched on by the local music sensation Peat & Diesel giving a lovely atmosphere around the streets at night. The winter weather provides many opportunities for dramatic photographs of waves crashing on the beach and storm clouds looming. The Harris hills quite often experience snow fall and driving can be slippy at times, council gritting lorries are out regularly to keep everyone safe. Still a great time of year to visit the Islands, the main attractions and beaches are generally empty, you can have an entire golden beach to yourself!