Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991
A warm welcome to Vatersay, the most south-westerly inhabited island of the Hebrides and the start of the Hebridean Way.
Present on off-shore islands from late April - August.
The basking SHark (Cetorhinus Maximus) is one of the largest fish seen in the waters around the Outer Hebrides. .
Solidago vigaurea Colony of dwarf variety, located near the top of the tallest cliff
A warm welcome to Vatersay, the most south-westerly inhabited island of the Hebrides and the start of the Hebridean Way.
Coeloglossum viride When heading uphill towards Eorisdale, look out for this easily over-looked member of orchid family.
Eryngium maritimum A new colony of a plant that is very rare in the Outer Hebrides
The Church in Vatersay is situated near the shore on one of the most beautiful bays imaginable. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Waves and St John. Mass times: Friday 10:00am and the first…
The Field Gentian (Gentianella Campestris) on Vatersay is home to the largest display on Barra and Vatersay.
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Isle Of Harris
The observatory is a purpose built hide perched in the interior of the rugged North Harris hills commanding spectacular views over the territory of a pair of golden eagles.
Isle Of South Uist
Located in the northern end of South Uist, Loch Sgioport is a great placee to spot white-tailed eagles.
Isle 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.
Isle 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.
Ness, 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.
Isle 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.
Isle Of Barra
A path leads into the interior of Barra with views over Heaval, the islands highest peak. Scan the ridges for golden eagles and white-tailed eagle and keep an eye out for merlin darting across the moor.
Isle 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.
Isle 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.
Isle 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.