Frobost Beach and Machair

Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RX

Type:Beach

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The beach has white sand, made up from broken shells. The machair runs parallel to the beach and is ideal for walking. It is a haven for wildlife, such as the elusive corncrake and in the summer months the machair is peppered with an assorted variety of wildflowers, including rare orchids.

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  1. Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…

    0.1 miles away
  2. Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…

    0.92 miles away
  3. Birthplace of Flora MacDonald "...a name that will be mentioned in history, and if…

    1.15 miles away
  1. The famous Flora MacDonald’s Birthplace is in the village of Milton, on the west side of…

    1.16 miles away
  2. Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…

    1.68 miles away
  3. Uist Craft Producers is a membership organisation, which supports over 30 crafts makers…

    1.69 miles away
  4. Learn about the South Uists local history at Kildonan Museum through stories, artefacts…

    1.71 miles away
  5. Neolithic chambered cairn.

    1.73 miles away
  6. Download the Uist Unearthed app and step back 2000 years ago, to explore Cill Donnain…

    1.94 miles away
  7. This rather slim, sparrow-like bird can be found in the reed bed or in small flocks…

    2.08 miles away
  8. Scan the hills to the east of the main road.

    2.16 miles away
  9. An excellent area for sightings of this species.

    2.16 miles away
  10. This rather fat looking, sparrow-like bird is found in the area around the cemetery or to…

    2.18 miles away
  11. Download the Uist Unearthed app and step back 3500 years ago to explore conjoined Bronze…

    2.2 miles away
  12. South Uist War Memorial

    2.3 miles away
  13. The Common Twayblade is an orchid which can be found around Loch Thallan.

    2.37 miles away
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