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  1. Location D - Rarnish: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

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    Type:

    Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail

    Address

    Rarnish, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Benbecula

    11th May 1746. Returning from a failed escape bid from Stornoway the Prince hides in a miserable little hut in Rarnish, Benbecula.

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  2. Lapwing - Northton Machair

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    Type:

    Birds - Waders

    Address

    Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Distinctive medium sized wading bird with dark green upper parts, white underparts and a crest.

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  3. The Iron age Wheelhouse at Kilpheder, South Uist by Frances Watts

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    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

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

    Isle Of South Uist

    A well-preserved aisled wheelhouse was excavated in 1952 in the machair at Kilpheder (Cille Pheadair).

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  4. An Lanntair

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    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.

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  5. 11. The Summer House

    Type

    Type:

    Architectural Trail

    Address

    Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DU

    Isle 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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  6. 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).

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  7. 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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  8. External view of Blamire at Harris shop
    Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
    Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop
    External view of Blamire at Harris shop
    Aquamarine Mug, Rupert Blamire at Harris shop
    Painting by Hope Blamire at Harris shop

    Art, ceramics & home-wares by Hope and Rupert Blamire.

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  • Loch Bee
    Loch Bee
    Loch Bee
    Loch Bee

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Loch Bee is a very large brackish loch which stretches from the west side of South Uist to the east side

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  • Bagh Mor

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Locations

    Address

    Grimsay, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Benbecula

    The Island of Grimsay is made up of tidal sands, sea lochs, small islands and islets, and is situated between Benbecula and North Uist.

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  • © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell
    © Laurie Campbell

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Coastal Birds

    Address

    Loch Mor, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LY

    Isle of Benbecula

    This sleek, elegant bird with a silvery body, slender wings and elongated tail streamers can be found in the islands from late April - October.

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  • Gatliff Hostel North uist

    Type

    Type:

    Architectural Trail

    Address

    Berneray, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BQ

    Isle of North Uist

    These two converted blackhouses now form the Berneray hostel site of the Gatliff Trust and lie in a Conservation Area. The original croft houses probably dated from the 19th Century.

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  • Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Grimsay, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HY

    Isle Of North Uist

    Remains of a wheelhouse dating back to the iron age can be seen in Grimsay.

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  • Golden Eagle - Lochmaddy
    Golden Eagle - Lochmaddy
    Golden Eagle - Lochmaddy
    Golden Eagle - Lochmaddy

    Type

    Type:

    Birds - Golden Eagle

    Address

    Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of North Uist

    The long, broad wings and longish tail create a different flight silhouette than the smaller buzzard.

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  • Teampall na Trionaid by Anne Burgess

    Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Carinish, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5EJ

    Isle Of North Uist

    Ruins of a Medival early church, Teampull Na Trionaid, can be found in the village of Cairinish.

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  • Looking out to Taransay at sunset

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    Type:

    Walks

    Address

    Grosebay, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3EF

    Isle Of Harris

    A circular walk of 14km (8 miles) on good paths from the east coast of South Harris over to the west coast and back with good cafes to enjoy nearby - 4 - 5 hours

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  • Harbour View Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01851 810735

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

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

    Small, working studio gallery above the beach and harbour at Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis.

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  • Type

    Type:

    Birds

    Address

    North Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of South Uist

    Breeds on small inland lochs but feeds at coastal sites.

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  • 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

    Type

    Type:

    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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  • Type

    Type:

    Monuments & Ruins

    Address

    Memorial Avenue, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2QR

    Isle of Lewis

    The Isle of Lewis War Memorial, overlooking the town of Stornoway, is dedicated to the lewis men who lost their lives in World War 1 and the sinking of HMY Iolaire in 1919.

     

     

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