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  1. Cross Free Church

    Type

    Type:

    Literary Trail

    Address

    Cross, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SN

    Ness, Isle Of Lewis

    The Free Church of Scotland Church and Manse buildings at Cross were the models for the fictious "Crobost" Church and Manse. In all three books The Blackhouse, The Lewis Man and The Chessmen the church and minister Donald feature strongly.

    Add Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - The Church and Manse, Cross to your Itinerary

  2. Northton Temple

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

    Isle Of Harris

    A short and pleasant walk of 5km (3 miles) over the machair to the Temple - a ruined chapel - with sandy beaches and views out to the islands in the Sound of Harris - 1- 2 hours

    Add Northton Machair and Temple to your Itinerary

  3. Frobost Beach and Machair

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RX

    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.

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  4. © Laurie Campbell

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    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.

    Add Corncrake - Balranald to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Hushinish, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Large, dark green/black seabird common on the Harris coastline.

    Add Shag - Huisnish to your Itinerary

  6. Otter - Peters Port

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Otters

    Address

    Peters Port, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Benbecula

    Look from the pier; otters are often found feeding in the bay.

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  7. An Lanntair

    Type

    Type:

    Architectural Trail

    Address

    Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DS

    Isle Of Lewis

    An Lanntair’s award winning building, designed by Nicoll Russell Studios, is inspired by its name, which means “the beacon” in Gaelic.

    Add 3.  An Lanntair to your Itinerary

  8. 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.

    Add Bird of Prey Trail - Bogha Glas to your Itinerary

  9. Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

    Address

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

    Isle of South Uist

    You can usually find seals hauled out on the rocky promonatry looking south-west from the car park at the base of Ardvule.

    Add Common Seal - Rubha Ardvule to your Itinerary

  10. Cleitreabhal Chambered Cairn/Wheelhouse

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Tigharry, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DE

    Isle Of North Uist

    At this site, situated on the southern slope of the hill, lie the remains of a Neolithic chambered cairn, much of which has been re-modelled as a wheelhouse in the Iron Age.

    Add Cleitreabhal Chambered Cairn/Wheelhouse to your Itinerary

  11. Talla na Mara

    Type

    Type:

    Architectural Trail

    Address

    Pairc Niseaboist, Horgabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AE

    Telephone

    01859 503900

    Isle of Harris

    Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the Centre by the sea. Overlooking Niseabost beach, the Centre boasts one of the most photographed locations in the Outer Hebrides.

    Add 15. Talla na Mara to your Itinerary

  12. Calanais IV at Sunset
    Calanais IV - 5 stones
    Calanais IV at Sunset - 2 stones and loch in background
    Calanais IV at Sunset - 3 stones
    Calanais IV at Sunset
    Calanais IV - 5 stones
    Calanais IV at Sunset - 2 stones and loch in background
    Calanais IV at Sunset - 3 stones

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Garynahine, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DS

    Isle of Lewis

    Explore Calanais IV, a compact Neolithic stone circle with panoramic views over Loch Ceann Hulabhaig, where ancient stones reveal a fascinating story of changing landscapes and history.

    Add Calanais IV (Ceann Thulabhaig) to your Itinerary

  13. Callanish at sunrise

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

    Isle of Lewis

    Discover the iconic Callanish Standing Stones (Calanais I), Cnoc Ceann a’ Gharraidh standing stones (Calanais II) and Cnoc Fhillibhir standing stones (Calanais III). A short 2 mile walk - allow a couple of hours.

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  14. Cuidhsiadar Shielings and Beach

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Cuidhsiadar, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XA

    Isle of Lewis

    A small group of well-used and maintained shielings with a track along a ravine to a small beach.

    Add Cuidhsiadar Shielings and Beach to your Itinerary

  15. Cleit Beach

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Cleit, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XX

    Isle of Barra

    A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore at the far end.

    Add Cleit Beach to your Itinerary

  16. Standing Stone at Polochar by Gary Faux at sunset

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

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

    Isle Of South Uist

    At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.

    Add Polochar Stone to your Itinerary

  17. glass craft
    blue glass
    products
    glass craft
    blue glass
    products

    We make fused glass on the beautiful Isle of Harris. Come and join us to make yourself a suncatcher, coaster or other piece of glass art at one of our family friendly workshops. We also sell handmade glass gifts and artwork from the workshop.

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  • Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain

    Address

    Clisham, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a white winter coat.

    Add Mountain Hare - An Cliseam to your Itinerary

  • Hoglan Prints - Margaret Maclellan

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Address

    Tigharry, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DE

    Telephone

    07972 108724

    Isle of North Uist

    Awards

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

    Drawings, paintings in oil,watercolour and mixed media; original prints; etchings; hand printed cards.

    Add Hoglan Prints - Margaret Maclellan to your Itinerary

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

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Add Gannet-Aird an Runair to your Itinerary

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