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  1. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Moorland

    Address

    Committee Road, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    The Cuckoo is often seen along the fence running along the edge of Ben Risary plantation.

    Add Cuckoo-Committee Road to your Itinerary

  2. Golden Eagle - Loch Eynort
    Copyright- Laurie Campbell and North Harris Trust
    Golden Eagle - Loch Eynort
    Copyright- Laurie Campbell and North Harris Trust

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Golden Eagle

    Address

    Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Can be seen over any of the hills here.

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  3. Cleit Ard

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Marig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AG

    Isle Of Harris

    A short walk of 6km (4 miles) to a modest summit that provides stunning views of the Harris Hills and down into Loch Seaforth - 1-2 hours.

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  4. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Corncrake

    Address

    Balranald, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    Corncrakes are related to moorhens, coots and rails but differ from most members of the family in that they live on dry land.

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  5. Liniclate Beach and machair, benbecula with runners

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Liniclate, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5PJ

    Isle Of Benbecula

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

    Add Liniclate Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  6. Barra airport

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YD

    Telephone

    01871 890212

    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!

    Add Traigh Mhor Beach - Barra Airport to your Itinerary

  7. Type

    Type:

    Birds - Coastal Birds

    Address

    Loch Langavat, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Large diving water bird with red neck in summer plumage

    Add Red-throated Diver - Loch Langavat to your Itinerary

  8. Eagle Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Glean Meavaig, Meavaig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AW

    Telephone

    01859 502222

    Isle Of Harris

    A short walk up 2km of gravelled track to the North Harris Eagle Observatory, which is consider to be the best location for viewing these magnificent birds - allow 30 minutes each way for the walk.

    Add North Harris Eagle Observatory Walk to your Itinerary

  9. Dunlin - Northton Machair © Laurie Campbell
    Dunlin - Northton Machair
    Dunlin - Northton Machair © Laurie Campbell
    Dunlin - Northton Machair © Laurie Campbell
    Dunlin - Northton Machair
    Dunlin - Northton Machair © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Small wading bird with a curved bill and black belly.

    Add Dunlin - Northton Machair to your Itinerary

  10. Crosbost

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Crosbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Lewis

    The peaceful crofting village of Crosbost is reached near the end of the B897 road that branches of the main Stornoway to Tarbet road at Liurbost.

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  11. Otter Mountain Ltd campsite
    Otter Mountain Ltd playing in trees
    Otter Mountain Ltd playing in the trees and a tent
    Otter Mountain Ltd campsite
    Otter Mountain Ltd playing in trees
    Otter Mountain Ltd playing in the trees and a tent

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Activities

    Address

    The Wee Woodland, Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AG

    Telephone

    07711724359

    Isle of North Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Otter Mountain is based at The Wee Woodland in Lochmaddy, North Uist and offers the only Forest School service in the Outer Hebrides. Join us for family play sessions, holiday clubs and community events throughout the year.

    Add The Wee Woodland to your Itinerary

  12. Hougharry Beach and Machair

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Hougharry, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DL

    Isle Of North Uist

    A stunning white beach and is easily accessible through the village of Hougharry.

    Add Hougharry Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  13. Traigh Iar with frothy waves

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Niseabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Traigh Noisaboist (Nisabost) is a spectacular west coast beach with extensive views across the Sound of Taransay.

    Add Traigh Iar to your Itinerary

  14. Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay
    Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay
    Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay
    Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Large Diving water bird present on the Harris coastline throughout the winter

    Add Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay to your Itinerary

  15. Bagh Mor

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Grimsay, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Benbecula

    The Island of Grimsay is made up of tidal sands, sea lochs, small islands and islets, and is situated between Benbecula and North Uist.

    Add Bagh Mor to your Itinerary

  16. MacNeils Bar in Stornoway

    Type

    Type:

    Literary Trail

    Address

    Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DA

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

    In The Blackhouse, MacNeil's bar on the corner of Cromwell Street and Francis Street was the scene of a fight between Fin and Murdo Ruadh, the brother of the murder victim, who had made Fin's childhood a misery

    Add Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - MacNeil's Bar and The Narrows to your Itinerary

  17. © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Coastal Birds

    Address

    Loch Mor, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LY

    Isle of Benbecula

    This sleek, elegant bird with a silvery body, slender wings and elongated tail streamers can be found in the islands from late April - October.

    Add Artic Tern - Loch Mor to your Itinerary

  18. Dun Cuier

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery

    Add Dun Cuier to your Itinerary

  19. Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain

    Address

    Glen Miavaig, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Sundews are a group of low growing carnivorous plants that grow in nutrient poor soils.

    Add Sundew - Glen Miavaig to your Itinerary

  20. Red Grouse-Ben Tarbet

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Moorland

    Address

    Ben Tarbet, Loch Druidibeg, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    This rusty brown, pigeon-sized game bird can be found on the moorland north of Loch Druidibeg.

    Add Red Grouse-Ben Tarbet to your Itinerary

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