Without being an important economical center in northern Scotland, Stornoway is growing slowly but steadily thanks to the constant flux of tourists. The raw beauty of the island acts like a magnet and the local community is paying increasingly more attention with providing the best accommodation. Beside the hotels that are being built at a frantic pace, the transportation has been greatly improved, with the ferry traffic increasing lately to include a Sunday service. There is even an airport serving Stornoway, so you can easily get from Glasgow to your hotel in the city center.

Among the places most appreciated by tourists, the neo-gothic Lews Castle has a firm place and the proximity to the city makes it easily accessible. Within the town's boundaries you can visit Stornoway Town Hall and the Lewis War Memorial.