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less than 2 miles
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Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain
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Toddun, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a white winter coat.
less than 5 miles
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Nature Centres & Reserves
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Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ABTelephone
01859 502222Isle of Harris
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an otherwise rugged and tree-less landscape make this well worth a visit. The Observatory sits near the top of the circular track through the 100ha community woodland in the often-overlooked northern part of the estate.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Bird of Prey Trail
Address
Aline, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LEIsle Of Lewis
A path takes you to the shore of Loch Seaforth, a long fjord-like loch and a stronghold for the white-tailed eagles and otters.
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Bird of Prey Trail
Address
Bogha Glas, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ADIsle Of Harris
A path leads you into the North Harris hills; one of the largest areas of un-roaded land is Scotland. One of the most reliable places for locating both golden and white-tailed eagles and where the two eagle species are often seen together.
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Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain
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Maaruig, Harris, Outer HebridesHarris
Flowering moorland plant that sets the moors alight in June and July.
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Monuments & Ruins
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Arivruaich, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LEIsle of Lewis
This Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs - on the main A857 road between Stornoway and Tarbert to mark where he landed following the Battle of Culloden.
This is what it says on the plaque;
"On 4th May 1746 Charles Edward Stuart landed here while on the run having sailed from Scalpay. It was 18 days after…
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Birds - Golden Eagle
Address
Bogha Glas, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
The golden eagle is one of two eagle species found on Harris
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Birds - Waders
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Maaruig, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
A medium sized moor land wader with a short bill dark underparts and golden upperparts
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Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain
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Clisham, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a white winter coat.
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Flora and Fauna - Otters
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Maaruig, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
An unmistakable mammal perfectly adapted to living in the water.
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Birds - Deer
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Glen Langadail, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
The red deer is Scotlands largest land mammal.
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Arts & Crafts
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Arivruaich, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LETelephone
07876 727000Isle of Lewis
more than 5 miles
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Architectural Trail
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Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRStornoway, Isle of Lewis
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James Matheson and substantially altered by Lord Leverhulme. After being used as a school, it re-opened in 2016.
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Architectural Trail
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Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AAIsle of Lewis
A broch is an iron-aged drystone hollow-walled structure found only in Scotland. Dun Carloway, was likely built in 1st Century AD.
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Architectural Trail
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Achmore, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DUIsle 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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Architectural Trail
Address
Amhuinnsuidh, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3ASTelephone
01859 560 200Isle of Harris
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle was built in 1865 in the Scottish Baronial style by the architect David Bryce and the 7th Earl of Dunmore. Access by prior arrangement only.
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Architectural Trail
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Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJIsle of Harris
Designed by John R. Coleman Architects, it occupies a strategic position in Tarbert, visible to everyone arriving there.
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Architectural Trail
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Ardinashaig, Scalpay, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3XZScalpay, Isle of Harris
Scalpay Bridge opened in 1997 and was designed by Halcrow Crouch. It replaced a bow loaded ferry as Scalpay’s link to Harris.
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Architectural Trail
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Pairc Niseaboist, Horgabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AETelephone
01859 503900Isle of Harris
Translated from Gaelic, Talla na Mara means the Centre by the sea. Overlooking Niseabost beach, the Centre boasts one of the most photographed locations in the Outer Hebrides.
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Architectural Trail
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Borve, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3HTIsle of Harris
Inspired by Scottish coastal Iron Age buildings. Designed by Stuart Bagshaw (Private residence, please view from the road)
