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  1. 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.

    Add Howmore (Tobha Mhor) Ancient Chapels to your Itinerary

  2. Drimisdale Beach and Machair - track on machair

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    Beach

    Address

    Drimisdale, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RT

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.

    Add Drimisdale Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  3. © Laurie Campbell

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    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Machair

    Address

    Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Barra

    The Field Gentian (Gentianella Campestris) on Vatersay is home to the largest display on Barra and Vatersay.


    Add Field Gentian-South Beach to your Itinerary

  4. © Laurie Campbell

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    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Woodland

    Address

    Dalmore, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NB

    Isle of Lewis

    Short, compact plant with pale yellow flowers

    Add Primrose - Dalmore to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Gaelic Language

    Address

    Outer Hebrides

    Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority language of the Outer Hebrides. The majority of placenames in the islands are Gaelic or a gaelicised form of Norse. Familiarity with the more common words can greatl

    Add Gaelic for Sailors - Colours to your Itinerary

  6. Hebrides People Visitor Centre logo
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre logo
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre
    Hebrides People Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01859 520258

    Isle of Harris

    Awards

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

    Hebrides People Visitor Centre is found in Northton Isle of Harris in the lovely Isle of Harris. You can wonder through the exhibits, exploring the people and natural environment of the Outer Hebrides.

    Add Hebrides People Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  7. Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Nunton, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

    Isle Of Benbecula

    Ruined Chapel dating back to the 16th Century

    Add Teampull Mhoire to your Itinerary

  8. Otter - Kilpheder
    Otter - Kilpheder
    Otter - Kilpheder
    Otter - Kilpheder

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Otters

    Address

    Kilpheder, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TB

    Isle of South Uist

    Found along the coast amongst rocky pools.

    Add Otter - Kilpheder to your Itinerary

  9. Copyright- Laurie Campbell and North Harris Trust
    Copyright- Laurie Campbell and North Harris Trust

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    Type:

    Birds - Golden Eagle

    Address

    Kildonan, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Scan the hills to the east of the main road.

    Add Golden Eagle - Kildonan Glen to your Itinerary

  10. Type

    Type:

    Marinas, Harbours & Moorings

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0845 6007090

    Isle Of North Uist

    The ferry berth is only available if there is no conflict with timetabled operations, permission should be obtained from the Pier Master (Channel 12).

    Add Lochmaddy Ferry Port to your Itinerary

  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.

    Add Allt Easdal to your Itinerary

  12. 'Reflections' with Baleshare Island in the background by Carol Walker

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    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Baleshare, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HG

    Isle Of North Uist

    Reflections is part of the Uist Sculpture Trail.

    Add Reflections Sculpture to your Itinerary

  13. Site of fort at Dun Eistean by Douglas nelson

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XA

    Isle Of Lewis

    Dùn Èistean is traditionally known as the stronghold of the Clan Morrison. Archaeological excavation and survey work has found evidence for a defended medieval settlement on the island, with dwellings, storage buildings, a defensive wall and a tow.

    Add Dùn Èisdean to your Itinerary

  14. Machair Flowers - Bornish
    Machair Flowers - Bornish
    Machair Flowers - Bornish
    Machair Flowers - Bornish

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Machair

    Address

    Bornish, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Colourful fallow or crops full of Corn Marigold can be seen from the main track across the machair.

    Add Machair Flowers - Bornish to your Itinerary

  15. Type

    Type:

    Birds - Coastal Birds

    Address

    Lochmaddy Bay, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    Pairs often visit the sea loch to feed.

    Add Red Throated Diver - Lochmaddy Bay to your Itinerary

  16. © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Flora and Fauna - Freshwater

    Address

    Geocrab, Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Harris

    A semi- aquatic plant with large white flower heads.

    Add Bog Bean - Geocrab to your Itinerary

  17. Type

    Type:

    Flora & Fauna

    Address

    Carnan, Isle of Mingulay, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Mingulay

    Solidago vigaurea
    Colony of dwarf variety, located near the top of the tallest cliff

    Add Golden Rod (dwarf)-Baille na Craig to your Itinerary

  18. Type

    Type:

    Literary Trail

    Address

    Scarista, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HX

    Scarista, Isle Of Harris

    In The Lewis Man, the investigation of a body found in a peat bog, sees Fin Macleod and Detective Sergeant Gunn travel south following a conversation with Tormod, Marsali's father, where they make a shocking discovery at Scarista cemetery.

    Add Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - Scarista Graveyard to your Itinerary

  19. Askernish Beach & Machair

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Address

    Askernish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SY

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.

    Add Askernish Beach & Machair to your Itinerary

  20. Kisimul Castle and Barra lifeboat, Castlebay

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    Type:

    Cycle Routes

    Address

    Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XD

    Isle of Barra

    A there and back cycle from Castlebay to Vatersay - 6 miles (about 2 hours with stops)

    Add Castlebay to Vatersay to your Itinerary

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