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Type:
Birds - Seabird Colonies
Address
Loch Bee, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
Check the islands at the north-west end of the loch.
Type
Type:
Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
Address
South Ford, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
23rd June 1746. Neil is arrested by the militia at the South Ford. He finds that Flora has been arrested the previous night .
Type
Type:
Flora and Fauna - Machair
Address
Boisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle 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.Type
Type:
Birds - Machair
Address
Loch Bee, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
The rough grassland just south of the Loch Carnan tunring is a good area for owls.
Type
Type:
Birds - Machair
Address
Eochdar, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
This dumpy looking finch with prominent white flashes in the wing can often be found on the machair in winter.
Type
Type:
Beach
Address
Kilaulay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5REIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
less than 5 miles
Type
Type:
Birds - Golden Eagle
Address
Loch Druidibeg, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
Frequently seen above the surrounding hills.
Type
Type:
Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
Address
Nunton, Isle of Benbecula, Outer HebridesIsle of Benbecula
27th April 1746. The Captain of Clanranald at Nunton House hears news of the Prince's arrival in Benbecula. Also present are Neil MacEachen who was to become the Prince's most trusted companion and the Rev John MacAulay who has betrayal in mind.
Type
Type:
Bird of Prey Trail
Address
Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LYIsle Of Benbecula
A path runs across Benbecula, through an area of low lying moorland and lochs. This is an excellent area for hen harrier, short-eared owl and merlin during the breeding season.
Type
Type:
Bird of Prey Trail
Address
Stilligarry, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RSIsle Of South Uist
This location is on the shore of a large fresh water loch surrounded by moorland with views south over Beinn Mhor, the highest peak in the Uists. Both species of eagle, hen harrier, merlin and short-eared owl are regularly seen here.
Type
Type:
Architectural Trail
Address
Nunton, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LUIsle Of Benbecula
The current steading was built in the early 1700’s; originally the site was part of a Nunnery from 1300.
Type
Type:
Flora and Fauna - Marine Life
Address
Ardivachar, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5REIsle of South Uist
Seals are often found "bottling" just off the rocks to the south and west.
Type
Type:
Birds - Seabird Colonies
Address
Poll na Crann, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5QAIsle of Benbecula
This small bay holds Eiders throughout the year.
Type
Type:
Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail
Address
Wiay, Isle of Benbecula, Outer HebridesIsle of Benbecula
24th June 1746. Neil realises that they are on a small island instead of being on the Benbecula mainland as they expected. The Prince throws a tantrum!
Type
Type:
Birds - Moorland
Address
Ben Tarbet, Loch Druidibeg, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
This rusty brown, pigeon-sized game bird can be found on the moorland north of Loch Druidibeg.
Type
Type:
Birds - Birds of Prey
Address
Committee Road, Isle of North Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of North Uist
Males are ghostly grey whilst the females and youngsters are brown with a conspicious white 'ring' at base of tail.
Type
Type:
Flora and Fauna - Otters
Address
Peters Port, Isle of Benbecula, Outer HebridesIsle of Benbecula
Look from the pier; otters are often found feeding in the bay.
Type
Type:
Scenic Locations
Address
Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
Loch Bee is a very large brackish loch which stretches from the west side of South Uist to the east side
Type
Type:
Birds - Birds of Prey
Address
Reuval, Isle of Benbecula, Outer HebridesIsle of Benbecula
Only owl species often seen in broad daylight
Type
Type:
Scenic Locations
Address
Stilligarry, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
Loch Druidibeag is a National Nature Reserve where colourful grassland on the coast graduually gives way to moorland and lochans.