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Flora and Fauna - Freshwater
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Geocrab, Harris, Outer HebridesHarris
A semi- aquatic plant with large white flower heads.
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Monuments & Ruins
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West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TTIsle Of South Uist
At the very south of the Island, lies the Polachar Stone, looking out to sea.
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Architectural Trail
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Rodel, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS5 3TWIsle of Harris
Large iron-roofed 18th-century structure, it is thought to have been a store or ‘keeping house’ with two floors and three bays.
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Galleries
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4 Geocrab, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HBTelephone
01859 530268Isle Of Harris
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Art Gallery and studio in the Bays of Harris where you can enjoy a tea, coffee or cake whilst browsing the original oil paintings on display.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Arts & Crafts
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Various studios, Lewis, Harris and Uist, Outer HebridesLewis, Harris and Uist
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Established in Lewis in 2021, Open Studio events have proved to be a great success each year, with a steady expansion across Lewis and Harris and now into Uist. As our main Open Studios Event approaches, we will be producing our usual guide that contains a wealth of information about how to visit the members in their studios and our group venues.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Historic Sites
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Gress, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LQIsle Of Lewis
Coll and Gress communities were at the centre of a struggle for the rights of crofters against the power of landowners, a struggle that helped change Scottish history. The monument stands near a bridge across the River Gress (Abhainn Ghriais), the site of a dramatic land raid.
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Architectural Trail
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Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DUIsle of Lewis
Inspired by the traditional Hebridean summer dwellings or ‘airidhs’. The larch-clad house is both colourful and sculptural with dramatic views over the Harris hills. (Private residence: not open to the public).
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Monuments & Ruins
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Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JHIsle Of South Uist
Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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Flora & Fauna
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Pabbay, Isle of Pabbay, Outer HebridesIsle of Pabbay
Eryngium maritimum
A new colony of a plant that is very rare in the Outer HebridesType
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Literary Trail
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Pabbay, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9HUUig, Isle Of Lewis
The caves of Pabbay, a small island just off Reef, Uig, is the location of a dramatic scene in The Chessmen. A boat chase from Ardroil, past Gallan Head, to the caves of Pabbay, ends in tragedy, with Fin and Gunn unable to prevent it.
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Literary Trail
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Tolsta, North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NLNorth Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis
In the book The Chessmen, the Bridge to Nowhere is the dramatic location of a scooter race by between teenagers Roddy and Strings to battle out who would name the celtic rock band.
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Marinas, Harbours & Moorings
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Pier Road, Tarbert, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DGTelephone
01859 502 444Isle Of Harris
The ferry service connects Tarbert with Uig in Skye.
The ferry berth is only available if there is no conflict with timetabled operations, permission should be obtained from the Pier Master (Channel 12) Chart 2841
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Flora and Fauna - Otters
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Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5ADIsle Of North Uist
Otters have long, slim bodies and relatively short limbs, with webbed paws.
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Fitness & Leisure Centres
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Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2PZTelephone
01851 709191Isle of Lewis
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Historic Buildings & Homes
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Isle of Scalpay, HS4 3YGIsle of Scalpay
One of the most popular walks in the Outer Hebrides with superb views back over Skye. The familiar red and white tower was constructed in 1824, but is on the site of one of the four original Northern Lighthouse Board beacons established in 1789.
