Sound of Harris

Sound of Harris Sound of Harris is a distinctive, award winning development of self-catering accommodation at Borrisdale in the Isle of Harris

It’s been four years in the making, our very own 'Grand Design' - although, thankfully, without the camera crew in tow! In March 2010, we were fortunate to acquire a 0.5 acre feu in Borrisdale township, 2 miles from the Leverburgh ferry, with a view to establishing a new life and home for ourselves and a holiday letting business which now nears completion. The houses nestle close to the inlet of P

ort Eisgein, on former crofted land, with a unique, isolated clifftop location - close to the distinctive promontory of Renish Point, which forms the south east tip of the island. On a clear day, the site commands views from Skye across to the Uists, Berneray, Killegray, Ensay and Pabbay beyond. Our design has evolved considerably during the build - dictated by necessity and the challenges presented by the remote location and the local Lewisian geology! Most notably, we chose to ditch the initially planned structural insulated panel system for a more simple, practical and traditional approach. The construction has been inspired by the classic 'Department' croft house of the early twentieth century - rendered masonry gables, timber infill and framing and a sheeted roof - but updated to embrace sound principles of sustainable construction and the best of classic British mid-century interior design and, naturally, Luskentyre Harris Tweed. We love Harris and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to set up home and start a business in one of the most interesting, challenging and special places in the UK. In many respects, there’s nothing that can be said about the Hebrides as a destination that hasn’t been said before - those who have visited will know. We look forward to welcoming our first guests in 2015.

The Old Post Office looking calm and welcoming on a fantastic sunny afternoon in Leverburgh.
29/04/2026

The Old Post Office looking calm and welcoming on a fantastic sunny afternoon in Leverburgh.

Had the choice of tying in a warp, or going out for a walk on the beach - guess which won! A belated Happy 2025 to ever...
04/01/2025

Had the choice of tying in a warp, or going out for a walk on the beach - guess which won! A belated Happy 2025 to everyone!

Really pleased with our winter makeover of The Other House en-suite and bedroom. Looking forward to welcoming our first ...
26/02/2024

Really pleased with our winter makeover of The Other House en-suite and bedroom. Looking forward to welcoming our first guests of 2024!

Enjoying our coffee break on the deck this morning while doing the changeover. Blue skies and views over Roineabhal.
15/06/2023

Enjoying our coffee break on the deck this morning while doing the changeover. Blue skies and views over Roineabhal.

Here's another preview image of our new holiday apartment - Leverburgh Loft. We're celebrating the 70's with an orange ...
03/01/2023

Here's another preview image of our new holiday apartment - Leverburgh Loft. We're celebrating the 70's with an orange and white scheme for the kitchen! Happy New Year!

Sneak preview of the interior of our new apartment - Leverburgh Loft. Vintage furniture is by Beaver and Tapley, Ercol ...
23/11/2022

Sneak preview of the interior of our new apartment - Leverburgh Loft. Vintage furniture is by Beaver and Tapley, Ercol and G-Plan, plus home textiles in our own Tweeds. Massive thanks, as always, to John Maher Photography.

After 7 seasons of holiday rentals, we’ll soon be taking our larger property, The Big House, off the market. Looking ba...
20/09/2022

After 7 seasons of holiday rentals, we’ll soon be taking our larger property, The Big House, off the market. Looking back, it’s been a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience and we’ve welcomed hundreds of guests, many of whom have become regulars and firm friends – so this is an opportunity to say a sincere thanks to everyone for their support over the years. We’re also very much looking forward to making the Big House our family home from the end of October. As I write, I have all the paperwork for the completion certificate relating to our renovation of the former Leverburgh post office on the desk, so we’re on track for the launch of our new holiday apartment, Leverburgh Loft. We now have the Loft up on the website calendar for bookings from April next year. We’ve also been busy with putting together the interior design, so hope to be able to share some images with you soon.

Great feature in Suitcasemag featuring us -
08/10/2020

Great feature in Suitcasemag featuring us -

Scotland is a destination that does cosy countryside hideouts like no other. We’ve pulled together the best bothies and Scandi-Scot-style boltholes that still have availability for autumn/ winter 2020. Planning a staycation? Book now, before we do.

05/07/2020

Just to let everyone know we’re reopening the Leverburgh shop from tomorrow, with core hours 12 noon – 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. We’d respectfully ask that only one family/household group enter the shop at a given time and that face coverings be worn and hands sanitised on entry. Card or Apple/Google Pay if possible please. We do have a range of face coverings made and available to purchase, if anyone needs one. These are fully washable/reusable, double ply and in a range of high quality cotton prints and weaves.

Best of luck to our brilliant next door neighbours Anna and Nick with their new venture. I'm particularly excited as th...
03/07/2020

Best of luck to our brilliant next door neighbours Anna and Nick with their new venture. I'm particularly excited as the beers are all fab!

Over the next ten days we will be introducing our range of beers counting down to our website and online shop launch. Slàinte - Nick, Anna and Spud

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8a/8b Borrisdale
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HS53UE

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