Blackhouses "Blackhouses" were the normal form of house in the Highlands and Islands for many years. The Hebridean style has thick walls with clay in the centre, while the thatched roof drains into the clay, keeping the wall tight. The Blackhouse Museum at Arnol is a preserved example of one of these, while At Garenin a whole village is being resored. Blackhouses in various states can be seen allover the Western Isles. Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Barra Blackhouse Museum Barra Blackhouse Museum Berneray Hostel blackhouse, North Uist Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Blackhouse Museum Garenin, Lewis Howbeg, South Uist North Uist cottage Sollas, North Uist