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  1. Liniclate Beach and machair, benbecula with runners

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    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.

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  2. Herring Walk

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    Walks

    Address

    Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    © Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

    The short walk round the bay has excellent displays, telling the story of the herring industry on Barra. The bay was once filled with so many fishing boats that it was possible to walk across the bay, boat to boat, without getting your feet wet.

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  3. Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BQ

    Isle Of North Uist

    Loch Bhurigh is easily accessible from the machair to the south of the island.

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  4. © Laurie Campbell

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    Birds - Corncrake

    Address

    Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    The corncrake is a rare but characteristic Machair species, a similar shape, size and colour to a chicken.

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  5. Type

    Type:

    Fitness & Leisure Centres

    Address

    Castlebay School, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XD

    Telephone

    01871 710321

    Isle of Barra

    Castlebay Sports Centre has a Gym, Swimming Pool and Sauna. Games Hall is also available for hire outside school hours. Other activities include Flipper & Snorkel sessions and fun sessions.

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  6. Traigh Scarista

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    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Scarista, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

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

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  7. Taigh Chearsabhagh Shop and Post Office

    Taigh Chearsabhagh Shop offer a selection of quality gifts, books, jewellery, cards, crarts and textile accessories and local products.

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    Web Site

  • Hen Harrier © Laurie Campbell
    Merlin © Laurie Campbell
    Short-eared Owl © Laurie Campbell
    Hen Harrier © Laurie Campbell
    Merlin © Laurie Campbell
    Short-eared Owl © Laurie Campbell

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    Type:

    Bird of Prey Trail

    Address

    Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DS

    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.

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  • Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    This beautiful beach is the spectacular site of Barra’s amazing airport – but only at low tide!

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  • Otter - Rubha Ardvule

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    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Otters

    Address

    Rubha Ardvule, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

    Isle of South Uist

    Usually found around the coastline either side of the headland.

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    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SB

    Isle Of South Uist

    On the west side, in the village of Ormiclate is Ormiclate Castle which stands in ruins today after being burnt to the ground.

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  • Reed Bunting - Balranald township
    Reed Bunting - Balranald township
    Reed Bunting - Balranald township
    Reed Bunting - Balranald township

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Machair

    Address

    Balranald township, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    Much slimmer and smaller than the corn bunting this bird is often breeds in reed beds.

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    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Small diving waterbird

    Add Slavonian Grebe-Sound of Taransay to your Itinerary

  • Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
    Ardvourlie Woodland
    View from the observatory
    Pete's Shed
    Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
    Ardvourlie Woodland
    View from the observatory
    Pete's Shed

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Address

    Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AB

    Telephone

    01859 502222

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an otherwise rugged and tree-less landscape make this well worth a visit. The Observatory sits near the top of the circular track through the 100ha community woodland in the often-overlooked northern part of the estate.

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  • Location R - Kilbride House: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    Location R - Kilbride House: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail - old photo of house
    Location R - Kilbride House: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    Location R - Kilbride House: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail - old photo of house

    Type

    Type:

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

    Address

    West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

    Isle Of South Uist

    Kilbride House was home of Alasdair MacDonald of Boisdale. The house is no longer standing but its distinctive walled garden is still to be seen.

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  • The beach at Pollachar, South Uist by Frances Watts

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    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. There is easy access to this beach at Polachar.

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  • Looking down Tob Stiomrabhaigh to Mullcah nan ron_

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    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Orinsay, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9RG

    Isle Of Lewis

    A short walk of 4km (2 miles) across rough ground to an abandoned village on the north shore of Loch Sealg - allow 2 hours.

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  • © 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

  • HAAR - The New Hebridean Kitchen featured in the Visit Outer Hebrides Online Shop

    The late Murdo Alex Macritchie, known as ‘The Hebridean Chef’, created HAAR to showcase his innovative style of cooking using traditional ingredients. This book includes recipes, photographs of dishes and stunning island landscapes that were so important to him.

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    Web Site

  • Gannet-Aird an Runair
    Gannet-Aird an Runair
    Gannet-Aird an Runair
    Gannet-Aird an Runair
    Gannet-Aird an Runair
    Gannet-Aird an Runair

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    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Hougharry, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    Adults are large and bright white, except for a yellowish head and black wingtips.

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