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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 - Committee Road

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of North Uist

Surrounded by rolling moorland and young plantations this is a hotspot for hen harriers and short-eared owls. The roadside car park is an excellent vantage point from which to watch.
White Tailed Sea Eagle-Loch Bee

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Birds - Seabird Colonies

Isle of South Uist

Check the islands at the north-west end of the loch.
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.
Daliburgh Machair & Beach

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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 beaches and machair.
Iochdar 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.
Grey Seal-Ardivachar

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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

Isle of South Uist

Seals are often found "bottling" just off the rocks to the south and west.
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.
Frobost 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. Acces can be gained at Frobost.
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.
Hosta Beach (Tràigh Stir) and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of North Uist

Hosta beach is easily accessible from the main road at Hosta.
Eriskay Ponies

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Wildlife

Isle Of South Uist

Whilst exploring Eriskay, you may come accross wild Eriskay ponies.
Golden Eagle-Loch Druidibeg

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Birds - Birds of Prey

Isle of South Uist

Frequently seen above the surrounding hills.
Traigh Seilebost

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Scenic Locations

Isle of Harris

Traigh Seilebost is a beautiful sandy beach on the south side of Traigh Luskentyre.
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.
Liniclate Beach and Machair

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Beach

Isle Of Benbecula

Liniclate beach is a stunning white sandy beach and can be accessed from the village of Liniclate.
Common Seal-Kilpheder

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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

Isle of South Uist

Common Seals can be found along the rocky areas inshore at low tide.
Traigh Mhor Beach - Barra Airport

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Beach

Isle Of Barra

Traigh Mhor is the beach where the plane lands - the only scheduled plane landing that lands on a beach in the world!

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01871 890212
Bird of Prey Trail - Sound of Harris Ferry

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of Harris

The Sound of Harris ferry runs between Berneray and Leverburgh. The route meanders round skerries and rocks and is a haven for wildlife. White-tailed eagles are a particularly common sight around these waters.
Bird of Prey Trail - Loch Druidibeg

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Bird of Prey Trail

Isle Of South Uist

This location is on the shore of a large fresh water loch surrounded by moorland with views south over Beinn Mhor, the highest peak in the Uists. Both species of eagle, hen harrier, merlin and short-eared owl are regularly seen here.
Drimisdale 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.

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