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  1. Loch Stiapabhat

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Address

    Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XB

    Isle of Lewis

    Loch Stiapabhat bird reserve and hide to watch golden plover, Lapwing, whooper swans, geese and many rare migrants. The hide is open all year.

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  2. 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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  3. Location I - Calvay Island: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    Location I - Calvay Island: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    Location I - Calvay Island: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
    Location I - Calvay Island: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

    Address

    Lochboisdale, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TH

    Isle Of South Uist

    15th June 1746 The Prince and his small band of supporters continue on their way south to Lochboisdale

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  4. Butt of Lewis (Rubha Rohanais)

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XH

    Isle of Lewis

    Rubha Robhais (Butt of Lewis) is the most northerly tip of the Isle of Lewis.

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  5. Type

    Type:

    Marinas, Harbours & Moorings

    Address

    Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

    Telephone

    0845 6007090

    Isle Of South Uist

    There are 2 blue visitor moorings on the south side of the harbour. They are available on a first come first served basis (for maximum vessel size 15 tonnes)

    Add Acarsaid Mhor (Eriskay) Visitor Moorings to your Itinerary

  6. Airport beach in Balivanich, Benbecula

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Balivanich, ISLE OF BENBECULA, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LA

    ISLE OF BENBECULA

    Just a stones throw from the airport, this magnifient beach is well worth a visit and is easily acccessed by a small road before you get to Benbecula Aiport. 

    The beach is a haven for wildlife such as ground nesting waders including the oystercatcher, lapwing, dunlin, ring plover, redshank and the snipe that return here to nest each year.…

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  7. Type

    Type:

    Birds - Machair

    Address

    Loch Thallan, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    This rather slim, sparrow-like bird can be found in the reed bed or in small flocks around corn stacks in the winter

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  8. Temple Cafe

    Type

    Type:

    Architectural Trail

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07876 340416

    Isle of Harris

    A stone building reminiscent of a Blackhouse, designed by Stuart Bagshaw in 1999 as an interpretive centre of William MacGillivray, an ornithologist from Harris.

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  9. Shawbost Beach on a sunny day

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Shawbost, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9BJ

    Isle of Lewis

    A horseshoe beach with sand, good birdwatching and safe swimming. There are two access roads to the beach.

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  10. Flora MacDonalds's birthplace, South Uist @Rachel Keenan
    Location S - Milton (Airigh Mhuillinn): Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail - group of people with flags at cearn
    Flora MacDonalds's birthplace, South Uist @Rachel Keenan
    Location S - Milton (Airigh Mhuillinn): Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail - group of people with flags at cearn

    Type

    Type:

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

    Address

    Milton, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Birthplace of Flora MacDonald "...a name that will be mentioned in history, and if courage and fidelity be virtues, mentioned with honour." Samuel Johnson

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  11. Vatersay Bay

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991

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  12. Am Baile Beach

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

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

    Isle Of South Uist

    The beach is a stunning white sandy beach and easily accessible from the village, near am Politician.

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  13. Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Uig Heritage Centre outside building
    Uig Heritage Centre displays
    Uig Heritage Centre outside building

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres

    Address

    Timsgarry, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JD

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    In the remote region of uig on the Isle of Lewis, you will find Uig Heritage Centre.  Here you can see replicas of the famous Lewis Chessmen, 12th century Viking chess pieces which were found on Uig Beach.

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  14. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Seabird Colonies

    Address

    Liniclate, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5PY

    Isle Of Benbecula

    The Black-throated Diver is a Mallard sized water bird with a stout bill, and bold black and white markings on the back and throat.

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  15. © Stornoway Port Authority

    Address

    Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Lewis

    In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll but was defeated by the Scots at the Battle of Largs and forced to relinquish control to the Scottish Crown...

    Add Vikings and the Lords of the Isles Part II to your Itinerary

  16. Type

    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Iochdar Hall, Iochdar, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RQ

    Isle Of South Uist

    This is an easy 4 mile walk around Iochdar.

    Sgoil an Iochdair Agus a'Choimhearsnachd Walks

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  17. 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.

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  18. Merlin-Committee Road

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Birds of Prey

    Address

    Committee Road, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    This is our smallest bird of prey with males appearing a dashing, steel blue compared with the slightly larger, rusty-brown females and young.

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  19. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain

    Address

    Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    Ophioglossum vulgatum.- Very small fern 3cm tall

    Add Adder's Tongue Fern - Ben Eoligarry to your Itinerary

  20. Camas na Clibhe (Cliff Beach)

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Lewis

    Camas na Clibhe (Cliff beach) is a quartz sand beach situated on the Valtos peninsular in the Uig parish of Lewis.

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