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Butt of Lewis (Rubha Rohanais)

Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XH

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Mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the windiest place in the UK. The Butt of Lewis comprises of rocks and cliffs up to 80 feet high and is the location of a 121 ft high lighthouse.
The lighthouse was built between 1859 and 1862 by David and Thomas Stevenson.
Take care on the cliffs, the grass is very slippy when wet and avoid anywhere near the edge of the crumbling cliffs.

Photographers Tip

Photography is best here at the beginning or end of the day. Good shots are possible from a point on the cliffs to the west of the lighthouse.

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  2. Built in 1862 by David and Thomas Stevenson. Made from red brick, which was unusual for…

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  2. St Moluag’s Church is a 12th century Temple, said to have been built by the son of a…

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  3. The ancient church of St Moluag sits in a crofter's field.

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  6. Low/medium annual flowering plant with White/Mauve flowers

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  7. Dùn Èistean is traditionally known as the stronghold of the Clan Morrison. Archaeological…

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  8. Loch Stiapabhat bird reserve and hide to watch golden plover, Lapwing, whooper swans,…

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  9. Located at the North of the Archipelago, this rich Machair loch and surrounding wetland…

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  11. Photograph © David Wilson

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