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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
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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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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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Birds - Deer
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Glen Langadail, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DBIsle of Harris
The red deer is Scotlands largest land mammal.
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Birds - Golden Eagle
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Monuments & Ruins
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Callanish, Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DYTelephone
01851 621422Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020
The Calanais Visitor Centre is the Visitor Centre for the Callanish Standing Stones. The Centre has a small gift shop, cafe and interpretation centre for the 'Story of the Stones'.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020
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Bird of Prey Trail
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Kershader, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QAIsle Of Lewis
This visitor centre, hostel and cafe have good views over the shore of loch Erisort, a sea loch regularly visited by white-tailed eagles. This is also an excellent place from which to explore the remote Pairc peninsula.
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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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Bird of Prey Trail
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Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HAIsle Of North Uist
Beinn Langais is a prominent hill surrounded by vast areas of peatland, freshwater and sea lochs. A short path runs up to an archaeological site with excellent views over the area.
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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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Arts & Crafts
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Rigs Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS12RFTelephone
(+44)07718881887Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Gaelic Heritage Landscapes photographic collection. Take a moment to immerse yourself in this vast emptiness rich in Gaelic heritage and folklore. With the panoramic view, your mind will instantly relax and rejuvenate. And at the same time, will I hope, feed your curiosity and inspire you to visit and learn more about this magical place.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Literary Trail
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Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DAStornoway, Isle of Lewis
Stornoway features in all three books. In particular, there are scene's in MacNeils, the Police Station, the Lews Castle and the Iolaire Monument.
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Architectural Trail
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Gibson Gardens, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2AGIsle Of Lewis
A large (in island terms) social housing project for rent which fits an urban site where a school hostel had been located. Completed in 2012 by local architects Anderson Associates.
