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If you are seeking a truly memorable wildlife break in Scotland, then the islands of the Outer Hebrides are the perfect destination.

With the islands enjoying one of the last untouched natural landscapes in Europe, wildlife in the Western Isles is some of the finest in the world, with Outer Hebrides animals and plants all at home in their surrounding without fear of poaching, pollution or disturbance.

Wildlife watching in the Outer Hebrides offers a glimpse into a time almost forgotten by the rest of the world, where the white-tailed eagle soars over the rugged coastline as red deer roam proudly over the peaty moorlands and otters swim in the many sea loch.

Much of the wildlife in the Western Isles is unique and protected, meaning that visitors enjoying Scottish island nature breaks here can enjoy pursuits as diverse as spotting minke whale around the Outer Hebrides and eagle watching in the Western Isles.

Our islands are a popular destination for birdwatching in Scotland, as birding in the Western Isles offers opportunities to see everything from birds of prey to seabirds and waders. Look out for the Bird of Prey Trail which spans the Outer Hebrides with location markers for the best places to see birds of prey. As well as this, the Western Isles are the summer home to two thirds of the elusive British corncrake population from April to September.

One of the most iconic of the Outer Hebrides animals is the red deer, and with an estimated 4,000 of them living on Lewis and Harris, seeing deer is a common experience on a wildlife tour of the Western Isles.

Visitors can also spot otters in the Outer Hebrides, with guided Western Isles otter tours helping visitors find these shy creatures, which can grow up to four feet in length if left to live and feed undisturbed in the sea lochs of Lewis and waters around our islands.

Another popular part of our Scottish island wildlife is the wonderful sealife of the Outer Hebrides. Visitors can enjoy some of the world’s richest and most vibrant marine life in the Western Isles, starting as soon as you set foot on the ferry. Look out for Porpoises, orca whales, minke whales, basking shares and numerous species of dolphins in the waters surrounding our islands.

Outer Hebrides boat trips and sealife tours are on offer from a number of places across our islands, with Western Isles whale and dolphin watching proving popular with those drawn to the Hebrides by nature tourism.

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Bird of Prey Trail - Ravenspoint

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of Lewis

This visitor centre, hostel and cafe have good views over the shore of loch Erisort, a sea loch regularly visited by white-tailed eagles. This is also an excellent place from which to explore the remote Pairc peninsula.
Arctic Tern - Loch Fionsabhaigh

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Birds - Coastal Birds

Isle of Harris

Elegant white seabird with a black cap, orange bill and long forked tail.
Ormiclate Beach & Machair

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Beach

Isle Of South Uist

Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Bird of Prey Trail - Loch Stiapabhat

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Bird of Prey Trail

Ness, Isle of Lewis

Located at the North of the Archipelago, this rich Machair loch and surrounding wetland is an important migration stopover for wildfowl and waders attracting regular visits from hunting bird of prey, especially during the spring and autumn migration.
Bird of Prey Trail - Loch Sgioport

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of South Uist

Located in the northern end of South Uist, Loch Sgioport is a great placee to spot white-tailed eagles.
Barvas beach

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Beach

Isle of Lewis

A good surfing beach with good access and pleasant walks.
Bird of Prey Trail - Langais

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of North Uist

Beinn Langais is a prominent hill surrounded by vast areas of peatland, freshwater and sea lochs. A short path runs up to an archaeological site with excellent views over the area.
Kildonan Beach and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of South Uist

Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Traigh Scarista

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Scenic Locations

Isle of Harris

Facing out into the Atlantic Traigh Scarasta has dramatic views over the Sound of Taransay from its white sand beach.
Beach and Machair at Kilpheder

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Beach

Isle Of South Uist

Along the west coast of UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beaches.
Common Twayblade-Loch Thallan

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Flora and Fauna - Machair

Isle of South Uist

The Common Twayblade is an orchid which can be found around Loch Thallan.
Grey Seal-Ardvule

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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

Isle of South Uist

You can usually find seals hauled out on the rocky promontary looking south-west from the car park at the base of Ardvule.
Geirnish Beach amd Machair

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Beach

Isle Of South Uist

Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Clachan Sands Beach and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of North Uist

Clachan Sands beach is a stunning white sandy beach which is accessible via the village of Clachan Sands.
Machair Flowers-Bornish

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Flora and Fauna - Machair

Isle of South Uist

Colourful fallow or crops full of Corn Marigold can be seen from the main track across the machair.
Cleit Beach

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Beach

Isle of Barra

A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore at the far end.
Traigh na Beirghe (Reef Beach)

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Scenic Locations

Isle of Lewis

Traigh na Beirghe (Reef Beach) is a very long, sweeping, white sand beach in Uig
Knockintorran Beach and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of North Uist

Knockintorran Beach and Machair is eaily accessible through the village of Knockintorran.
Coileag a' Prionnnsa

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Isle of South Uist

Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July 1745, from the french ship "Du Teillay"
Stilligarry Beach and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of South Uist

Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. Access can be gained from the village of Stilligarry.

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