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  1. 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

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    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Small wading bird with a curved bill and black belly.

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  2. Rueval - lochs & hills

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    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Benbecula

    This is the panoramic view from the top of Rueval (Ruabhal), which is the highest point on Benbecula. Look out for the birds of prey as you climb this hill.

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  3. Aignish Raiders Monument, Isle of Lewis

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    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Aignish, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0PA

    Isle of Lewis

    At the eastern end of the Braighe isthmus stands a striking memorial to the Aignish Farm Raider. Brave men and women of the Point area of Lewis risked imprisonment in their struggle against an oppressive system of land use and ultimately paved the way for reforms to Scottish law.

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  4. Talla na Mara coastline

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres

    Address

    Pairc Niseaboist, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AE

    Telephone

    01859 503 900

    Isle Of Harris

    Awards

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

    Talla Na Mara sits opposite Niseaboist beach, famed for its views across the sound of Taransay. Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the centre by the sea.

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  5. North Uist War Memorial

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Locheport, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HD

    Isle Of North Uist

    First World War memorial.

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  6. Traigh na Croise

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    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Polochar, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Sandy Beach looking out over the Sound of Barra.

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  7. Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

    Address

    Rhenigidale, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BD

    Isle of Harris

    The Porpoise is our most common cetacean.

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  8. Rarnish Walk - moorland
    Rarnish Walk
    Rarnish Walk - cave
    Rarnish Walk - moorland
    Rarnish Walk
    Rarnish Walk - cave

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Rarinis, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5QJ

    Isle of Benbecula

    This is an good short walk, roughly about 2 miles there and back. It is where Bonnie Prince Charlie, returning from a failed escape bid from Stornoway, hid in a little hut.

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  9. Hercules - The Bear

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Langass, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HA

    Isle Of North Uist

    Statue of the famous grizzly bear Hercules, who escaped and went on the run during filming Benbecula in 1980. Find out more about the story at Langass Woodland.

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  10. Howmore (Tobha Mhor) Ancient Chapels

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    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Howmore, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SH

    Isle Of South Uist

    Tobha Mòr has been an important ecclesiastical centre since early medieval times.

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  11. Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Bentangaval, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XN

    Isle Of Barra

    Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a terrace wall. A later blackhouse stands on part of this platform, but behind it, Neolithic remains were found almost undisturbed.

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  12. Mosaic Mackerel at Lochmaddy by Oliver Dixon

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AE

    Isle Of North Uist

    The Mosaic Mackerel sculpture by Rosalind Waites forms part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

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  13. Beinn Scrien

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    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Eriskay, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JL

    Isle of South Uist

    Highest point on the Isle of Eriskay at 185 metres

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  14. Tangasdal view from hill
    Tangasdal -Looking South to Dun Ban
    Tangasdal - Pebbly beach 63896 00421
    Tangasdal -Bridge at stream
    Tangasdal -Bronze Age burial cairn
    Tangasdal -MacNeil_s settlement
    Tangasdal view from hill
    Tangasdal -Looking South to Dun Ban
    Tangasdal - Pebbly beach 63896 00421
    Tangasdal -Bridge at stream
    Tangasdal -Bronze Age burial cairn
    Tangasdal -MacNeil_s settlement

    Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Tangasdal, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XW

    Isle of Barra

    This is an established trail with way-marker posts. It has a combination of cultural and natural heritage which gives a great insight to the island’s past and present. It has also some truly spectacular scenery. 2.5 miles, 2 - 3 hours

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  15. Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

    Isle Of South Uist

    The broch of Dùn Mhulan was inhabited during the Iron Age. This large tower-like house was built around 150 BC, originally on an island within a freshwater loch, long before the open sea had broken through.

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  16. Benbecula War Memorial

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Griminish, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5QA

    Isle Of Benbecula

    Benbecula War Memorial

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  17. Seilebost Beach

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Seilebost is a small crofting village on the coast road along the west side of Harris.

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  18. Kisimul Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay

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  19. Type

    Type:

    Marinas, Harbours & Moorings

    Address

    Uigen, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9HX

    Telephone

    0845 6007090

    Isle Of Lewis

    Approach through the Sound of Vuia passing Pabay Mhor, Vacasay and Vuia Mhor.

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  20. Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Machair

    Address

    Boisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    More abundant to the west of the main road. You can access the area easily as it is unfenced although plants can be seen from the main road in fenced fields further north too.

    When to See
    Flowers in June.

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