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. There are also Picnic benches to sit and enjoy the view and have your picnic.
Along the west coast of South UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beach and…
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…
Designed in 1965 by architect Richard McCarron, this Catholic church has been described…
This is a large, heavy-billed diver can resemble a goose, especially in flight.
At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.
Bottlenose dolphins can be seen in the Sound of Barra.
A good area to see this species during the spring and summer.
Kilbride House was home of Alasdair MacDonald of Boisdale. The house is no longer…
A range of Outer Hebrides fine arts and handmade crafts in South Uist available at Tigh…
Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast…
Common Seals can be found along the rocky areas inshore at low tide.
A well-preserved aisled wheelhouse was excavated in 1952 in the machair at Kilpheder…
Along the west coast of UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beaches.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beaches…