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Bird of Prey Trail
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Lionel, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XBNess, Isle of Lewis
Located at the North of the Archipelago, this rich Machair loch and surrounding wetland is an important migration stopover for wildfowl and waders attracting regular visits from hunting bird of prey, especially during the spring and autumn migration.
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Nature Centres & Reserves
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XBIsle 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.
less than 2 miles
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Literary Trail
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Cross, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0SNNess, Isle Of Lewis
Photograph © David WilsonThe Free Church of Scotland building and manse were used as the models to base the church and manse in "Crobsot". There are no churches in Adabroc, the village "Crobost" is based on and so the church at Cross was "moved" to Crobost. Fin's old friend is Donald Murray, the minister's son. Donald rebels against his…
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Literary Trail
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Adabroc, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TWNess, Isle Of Lewis
Adabroc was based on the fictious village "Crobost", where Fin was born and brought up.
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Architectural Trail
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
Built in 1862 by David and Thomas Stevenson. Made from red brick, which was unusual for Scottish lighthouses, it is 37 metres high and has 168 steps to the top. Spray flies over the top of it in winter storms.
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Literary Trail
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Port Of Ness, Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XANess, Isle Of Lewis
Photograph © David WilsonThe boathouse at the harbour in Port of Ness is the scene of the murder in The Blackhouse, that Detective Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. Fin left "Crobost" as a teenager and returns as a detective to investigate the case. The victim is known to Fin. He is the brother of an old school friend.
"The…
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Architectural Trail
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
St Moluag’s Church is a 12th century Temple, said to have been built by the son of a Scandinavian King, who had converted to Christianity. Saint Moluag was a Scottish missionary and contemporary of Saint Columba.
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
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Eoropie, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NBIsle of Lewis
Low/medium annual flowering plant with White/Mauve flowers
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Beach
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Eoropie, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XBIsle of Lewis
Small sheltered cove near the Butt lighthouse with steep cliffs on either side and golden sand.
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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XAIsle of Lewis
The largest shark seen in the waters around the Outer Hebrides.
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
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Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NBIsle of Lewis
Tall, slim stems with pale blue flowers
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Scenic Locations
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Port Nis (Port of Ness) is in the parish of Ness, the most northerly parish in Lewis.
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Beach
Address
Cuidhsiadar, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XAIsle of Lewis
A small group of well-used and maintained shielings with a track along a ravine to a small beach.
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Scenic Locations
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrdies, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
Traigh Shanndaigh (Eoropie beach) is a beautiful sandy beach in the north of Lewis, near the Butt of Lewis
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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
Large aquatic mammal. Strong Profile
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
Address
Butt of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NBIsle of Lewis
A low growing plant with small white 2 lobed flowers. Found on improved agricultural land and coastal grasslands.
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Scenic Locations
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XHIsle of Lewis
Rubha Robhais (Butt of Lewis) is the most northerly tip of the Isle of Lewis.
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Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Address
Eoropaidh, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 0XBTelephone
01851 703 658Isle of Lewis
The ancient church of St Moluag sits in a crofter's field.
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Arts & Crafts
Address
Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XATelephone
01851 810735Isle Of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Small, working studio gallery above the beach and harbour at Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Arts Centres
Address
44 Habost, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TGTelephone
01851 810166Isle Of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Based in Ness on the Isle of Lewis, Taigh Dhonnchaidh offers musical and cultural opportunities to the youth of the area and beyond. Our aim is to preserve the local traditional music and culture for generations to come
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
