If you missed part 1 and part 2 you may want to see those first. When we were on the ferry to Barra we were chatting to a guy who recommend we visit Loch Eynort. He told us about a man who has planted a woodland and that it was a good place to spot… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – South Uist – part 3 – Loch Eynort and a day trip to North Uist and Berneray (via Benbecula and Grimsay)
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Western Isles Holiday – South Uist – part 2 – Crazy weather day and a day trip to Barra and Vatersay
Following on from yesterday’s post, I thought I’d talk about a day on South Uist where we had the craziest weather and our day trip to the Isles of Barra and Vatersay. If you missed that post you may want to read that first. On Tuesday we headed to Loch Druidibeag, South Uist. On our… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – South Uist – part 2 – Crazy weather day and a day trip to Barra and Vatersay
Western Isles Holiday – South Uist and Eriskay – part 1
The Western Isles or Outer Hebrides is a chain of 6 main islands (Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra) plus some smaller isles. These sit off the North West Coast of Scotland. Gaelic is the first language on these islands but signs are all in Gaelic then English. I found a map… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – South Uist and Eriskay – part 1
Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 3 inc a return to the Isle of Harris and visit to Great Bernera
If you missed part 1 or part 2 you may want to check those first. On Thursday we had a more relaxed day and less driving time. I was feeling quite exhausted and my sinus issue and cough are still hanging around from when I had Covid. In our unofficial quest to tick off as… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 3 inc a return to the Isle of Harris and visit to Great Bernera
Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 2 incl Isle of Harris
Following on from yesterday’s part 1 post… On Tuesday we headed down to the Isle of Harris. Now it’s a little confusing because Lewis and Harris are on the same island. To me it looks like the flatter, peat bog area has been called Lewis and the mountains and miles of huge boulders has been… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 2 incl Isle of Harris
Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 1
Way back in April 2019 we found a holiday cottage on the Isle of Lewis that looked to be in a gorgeous location but it was fully booked for that year so we booked for March 2020. Little did we know a global pandemic would have us move the holiday so many times. Finally last… Continue reading Western Isles Holiday – Isle of Lewis – part 1
The travels of HighlandHeffalump 