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  1. Traigh Dhail Beag (Dalbeg) at sunset

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    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Dalbeg, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AE

    Isle of Lewis

    Traigh Dail Beag (Dalbeg) is a lovely small bay and beach on the west side of Lewis.

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  2. Gearrannan Black House Village
    Gearrannan Black House Village wooden barrow in garden
    Gearrannan Black House Village aerial view
    Gearrannan Black House Village
    Gearrannan Black House Village wooden barrow in garden
    Gearrannan Black House Village aerial view

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres

    Address

    Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

    Telephone

    01851 643416

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

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

    It is easy to imagine that you have stepped back in time to experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the last century when you visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. 

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  3. Type

    Type:

    Flora & Fauna

    Address

    Bogach, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground

    Add Oblong-Leaved Sundew -Loch nic Ruaidhe to your Itinerary

  4. Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay - at sunset
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay - at sunset

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Puffins

    Address

    Mingulay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Present on off-shore islands from late April - August.

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  5. Traigh Eais

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    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Traigh Eais is sandy beach over a mile long, bordered on the east side by a extensive area of sand dunes.

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  6. Garrynamonie Machair & Beach

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    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Garrynamonie, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TX

    Isle Of South Uist

    The machair runs parralell to the beach and a great place to walk.

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  7. Type

    Type:

    Fitness & Leisure Centres

    Address

    Sir E Scott School, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BG

    Telephone

    01859 502944

    Isle of Harris


     

     

     

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  8. Puffin - Mingulay - at sunset
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay - at sunset
    Puffin - Mingulay
    Puffin - Mingulay

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Puffins

    Address

    Shiants, Outer Hebrides

    Present on off-shore islands from late April - August.

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  9. 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.

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  10. Common Buzzard © Laurie Campbell
    Kestrel © Laurie Campbell
    Common Buzzard © Laurie Campbell
    Kestrel © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Bird of Prey Trail

    Address

    Bogha Glas, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AD

    Isle Of Harris

    A path leads you into the North Harris hills; one of the largest areas of un-roaded land is Scotland. One of the most reliable places for locating both golden and white-tailed eagles and where the two eagle species are often seen together.

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  11. Type

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    Marinas, Harbours & Moorings

    Address

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2XS

    Telephone

    01851 702688

    Isle of Lewis

    Stornoway is the largest harbour within the Outer Hebrides. It is well sheltered and easy to enter at all states of the tide. A listening watch is maintained on channel 12 VHF, by the port, and all vessels must request permission first.

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  12. Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Mangersta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EY

    Isle Of Lewis

    Stac Dhomhnuill Chaim is situated near the village of Mangersta in Uig.

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  13. Stulaval Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    South Locheynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    This walk has been written by a regular visitor to these islands, Martin Margulies. The articles first appeared in Am Paipear, and extracts are reproduced here with his permission. In 2011, the walks were collected together in a book, called Mhor and More.

    Start at the Mingarry footpath. When the path peters out near Loch nan Caorach, keep…

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  14. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Flora & Fauna

    Address

    Lingerbay, Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Harris

    Low growing evergreen shrub found in rocky moorland areas.

    Add Dwarf Juniper-Lingerbay to your Itinerary

  15. Hen Harrier © Laurie Campbell
    © James Smith
    Short-eared Owl © Laurie Campbell
    Long - eared Owl © Laurie Campbell
    
Bird of Prey Trail - Loch Druidibeg
 map
    Hen Harrier © Laurie Campbell
    © James Smith
    Short-eared Owl © Laurie Campbell
    Long - eared Owl © Laurie Campbell
    
Bird of Prey Trail - Loch Druidibeg
 map

    Type

    Type:

    Bird of Prey Trail

    Address

    Stilligarry, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RS

    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.

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  16. © 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.

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  17. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Otters

    Address

    Valasay, Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NB

    Isle of Lewis

    Large semi-aquatic animal. Very sleek profile in water.

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  18. Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - Bernera Bridge "Bridge over the Atlantic"

    Type

    Type:

    Literary Trail

    Address

    Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LP

    Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis

    The Bernera Bridge, known as the ‘Bridge Over the Atlantic’, links the island of Great Bernera to Lewis. The bridge is featured in The Black Loch and Fin, the main character, takes this road bridge many times throughout the novel.

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  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.

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  20. Scalpay bothy

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres

    Address

    Outend, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3YG

    Telephone

    01859 502222

    Isle of Scalpay

    Awards

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

    Located just outside the gate to Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Scalpay Bothy offers shelter and historical information panels for those using the footpaths to the lighthouse. 20 minutes walk from the carpark gets you to a tranquil haven overlooking the quay that served the lighthouse.

    Please note that the building is not connected with the Mountain…

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