Our Lady of the Isles – The Statue That Protects South Uist
Our Lady of the Isles is a 9 metre (30 feet) tall depiction of the Madonna and child that stands on the...
South Uist, A Wildlife Wonderland in the Outer Hebrides
South Uist is said to be a wildlife wonderland, archeologist’s paradise and historian’s dream. It is the birthplace of Flora...
Benbecula – The Mountain of the Ford in the Outer Hebrides
The island of Benbecula gaines its name from the Gaelic Beinn na Faoghla, meaning ‘Mountain of the Ford’. The island’s...
North Uist – a Wilderness in the Western Isles
The island of North Uist is characterised by long stretches of sandy beaches, peat bogs, cultivated crofts and countless small,...
The Trinity Temple on the Isle of North Uist – Scotland’s Oldest University
The Trinity Temple, Teampall na Trianaid, is a historic ruin listed as of European significance and believed to be Scotland’s...
The Church of St. Clement, The Only Intact Medieval Building In The Outer Hebrides
The Church of St. Clement at Rodel is situated at the southernmost tip of Harris, near Leverburgh. It was built in approximately...
Harris Tweed – Created For Individuals by Individuals
The Outer Hebrides are famous for Harris Tweed, a luxury cloth handwoven by islanders using local wool with characteristic natural hues...
The Isle of Harris in the Western Isles, Scotland
Harris is actually part of the same landmass as Lewis, although the two are often considered to be separate islands. The...
Bosta Iron Age House on Great Bernera, The Outer Hebrides
After a severe storm in 1993 the tops of a number of structures were exposed at Camas Bostadh (Bosta Beach)...
Time and Tide Bell on Bosta Beach, Great Bernera
Traigh Bhostadh, known as Bosta Beach in English, is a white shell beach located at the far end of the...