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Village Bay provides plenty of opportunities for photography either in the old village or on the beach.
The old drystane walls, Cleits and Houses in the village provide a wealth of material for photography
The last 36 Islanders were evacuated at their own request on 30th August 1930
Photographers Tip
Large rollers often crash onto the beach. There are nice large rounded bolders on edge the sandy beach. The long ridge of Dun is on the west side of the bay. Early to late morning is good for the best light.
There is an honesty shop for souvenirs on Hirta, cash only. Postcards and special ink postmarks are available (but stamps are not), they will be sent out by regular helicopters.
Much slimmer and smaller than the corn bunting this bird is often breeds in reed beds.
A stunning white beach and is easily accessible through the village of Hougharry.
Adults are large and bright white, except for a yellowish head and black wingtips.
A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky…
Drawings, paintings in oil,watercolour and mixed media; original prints; etchings; hand…
Corn Bunting is our largest bunting. Dull streaked brown, with paler underparts, a…
Hosta beach is easily accessible from the main road at Hosta.
At this site, situated on the southern slope of the hill, lie the remains of a Neolithic…
The folly was built on the site of an Iron Age broch by Dr Alexander Macleod in the…
Corncrakes are related to moorhens, coots and rails but differ from most members of the…
St Kilda archipelago can be viewed from the west coast of North Uist. The viewpoint is…