HebCelt 2024 gives £4 million boost to Lewis economy

23 Oct 2024

HebCelt Festival has once again demonstrated its vital role in the community, with an economic impact of £4 million for the local economy in 2024.

The much-loved festival, which continues to draw visitors from across the globe, has become a cornerstone for supporting local businesses and enhancing the cultural landscape of the Outer Hebrides.

The figures, revealed in a recent in-house report, highlight the significant contribution of the festival to the islands' economy through visitor spending, accommodation bookings, and support for local suppliers and services.

Taking place between Wedne...

Blog Takeover - Accessibility

02 Sep 2024

In the run up to HebCelt 2025, we are going to be running a series of Blog take-overs.

For the first blog in this series, you will hear from Michelle who will be talking all about what Accessibility at the festival means to her.

It’s October 2023 and the ticket lines open for Hebcelt 2024, the mad rush for weekend tickets had begun. I, as every year, being a last minute type of person didn’t quite get round to buying mine and soon we were heading towards Christmas. Like many others I spent the festive period with aches and pains from the rushing around, lifting and moving boxes and stretching...