Large diving water bird with red neck in summer plumage
Islands: 1 (Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 9 miles Route Time:4 hours Grade: Easy to moderate
A path runs across Benbecula, through an area of low lying moorland and lochs. This is an excellent area for hen harrier, short-eared owl and merlin during the breeding season.
Low growing white flower with 5 petals found in rocky crevices and shingle on coast
14th May 1746. Neil MacEachen guides the Prince to Glen Corodale which was to be his main place of refuge during his time in Uist.
The Listening Place Scuplture, forms part of the Uist sculpture Trail
A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky foreshore,, marshes and sand dunes.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beaches and machair.
Frequently seen above the surrounding hills.
Can be found anywhere in the loch.
The gardens and surrounding moorland often hold the odd bird during the spring and summer.
Frog Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid, Early Marsh Orchid, Greater Twayblade, and Lesser Butterfly Orchid are typical Machair orchid species.
Primula vulgaris Magnificent display of a common species
The Field Gentian (Gentianella Campestris) on Vatersay is home to the largest display on Barra and Vatersay.
A circular walk of 11km (7 miles) around part of Great Bernera including a visit to the Bronze age dwelling at Bosta beach - 3 - 4 hours.
This is an easy 4 mile walk around Iochdar. Sgoil an Iochdair Agus a'Choimhearsnachd Walks
A huge bird of prey, with its long broad wings and longish tail, it has a different outline to the smaller Buzzard.
Photograph © David Wilson The police station is off course where Detective Fin Macleod is based on his return to the island, having left as a teenager. He is brought in to investigate the murder…
Corn Bunting is our largest bunting. Dull streaked brown, with paler underparts, a jangley song and is most usually seen perched on a wire or post.
Guided wild swimming in the lochs and sea surrounding Lewis & Harris for individuals or groups. Suitable for dippers to experienced distance swimmers
An excellent small area to see a good variety of machair flowers.
6th June 1746. Fearing the Prince's discovery by his enemies after being a few weeks in Glen Corodale, Neil takes the Prince to the small island of Wiay, off Benbecula.
Sandy Beach looking out over the Sound of Barra.
Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall Architects following extensive community consultation. ]
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Isle Of Scalpay
This harbour can handle medium to large vessels, the pier is 54 meters long.
Isle Of Harris
The ferry service connects Tarbert with Uig in Skye.
The ferry berth is only available if there is no conflict with timetabled operations, permission should be obtained from the Pier Master (Channel 12) Chart 2841
Isle of Harris
Isle Of Harris
The main pier at Leverburgh is 31m long with an alongside depth of 3.2 (MLWS) Chart 2642.
Isle Of Harris
Huisinish is a stunning white sand shell beach.