The Trading Post in Stornoway is just on the outskirts of the town right beside a popular local…read morebutchers. Inside the shop head right to the back and you reach the Post Office tellers. There are 3 tellers and most of the time 2 of these are open. there's a nice big, recently refurbished counter and the staff are always really helpful and friendly, much more so than the main post office in town. They can process items for posting, pensions, bill payments and electricity cards. There's quite often a little queue for the post office but it moves fast as the staff always jump in to ensure people aren't waiting too long. There's also a large selection of packaging materials available for purchase from boxes to mailing envelopes, notelets to tape. These are all paid for at the main shop counter not at the post office counter. Local postcards are also available. The shop area sells a range of goods including handmade sandwiches, stag bakeries products, a small selection of household items like fairy liquid and cans of soup, magazines, soft drinks, alcohol, sweets & crisps, cirgarettes and there's a lottery machine too. Shop staff are also very friendly and helpful and a trip to the trading post is alway a pleasant experience. There's a large parking area outside but it can get quite busy as it services both the trading post and the butchers and it doesn't help when people don't park properly as there's no bay markings! But it's always easier to park here than anywhere near the main Post Office in town

A quaint little local post office housed in a nicely maintained portakabin in the village of…read moreCrossbot, Lochs. Great wee post office for those in staying in Ranish, Crossbost or Leurbost as it's much closer than heading to town. Luckily unaffected by the recent postal closers and you can get electritity meter money here too. The postmistress is super friendly and if there's no-one in the post office part just give them a bell and they'll be right with you.

A popular spot given it doubles plus as Post Office, cafe and gift shop. Unmistakable courtesy of a…read morebright pink roof that stands out across the moors as you approach Lochboisdale. Friendly staff and a reasonable cuppa - very welcome pit stop on a blustery Scottish day.

The food was out of this world! The Cullen Skink is the best we've had; and the Venison bagel…read moredelicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and the view is stunning. The employees are very welcoming and friendly.

An Crubh was a great introduction to the Isle of Skye, just a few miles north after we arrived on…read morethe ferry from Mallaig. It is a real anchor for the local community- good for travelers but not a tourist trap. We purchased maps and got great local information. The staff throughout the center were attentive and very helpful. The cafe offered a good selection of coffee/cappuccino, soups and sandwiches, and dessert/snacks. Specials and other lunch fare was available. Seating was bright and airy, with great views out the large picture windows. The general store has staples, fresh breads, fruits, vegetables, and local specialty products. The Post Office was a surprising plus- a great help for travelers. The meeting space is open and inviting- a great addition to the local community.