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Bottlenose Dolphin - Polochar

Polochar, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TU

Type:Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

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Bottlenose Dolphins live in groups or pods with typically up to 30 members, but can be much larger. They can sometimes seen from the Polochar and round the coast at Smerclate. It is best to look for them when conditions are calm during the summer months.

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What's Nearby

  1. At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.

    0.07 miles away
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    0.09 miles away
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    0.14 miles away
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    0.52 miles away
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  4. Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast…

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  5. The machair runs parralell to the beach and a great place to walk.

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  7. Along the west coast of South UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beach and…

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