I wasn’t surprised when one islander told us that a few generations ago, people had travelled between some of the more remote villages of South Uist by boat. In the southern isles of the Outer Hebrides, in North Uist, Benbecula, and…
Whisky, Gin, and Scones: A Visit to the Isle of Harris Distillery
From Tarbert Harbour, it looks like a church: the tall, peaked roof; uniform white walls; and a large glass window reaching into the eaves, reaching to a point where I almost expect to see a spire. It’s not a church,…
A Day on the Isle of Barra: A Travel Video
The Isle of Barra may be one of the smaller Hebridean islands – but that doesn’t mean it has little to offer. A day on the Isle of Barra – and it’s even smaller neighbour, Vatersay – offers a little…
Visiting Barra Airport (and Other Island Adventures)
“Drive clockwise round the island,” Uilleam, an employee on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry between the islands of Eriskay and Barra, told us. “And get breakfast at Barra Airport.” His instructions seemed a little odd – get breakfast at Barra Airport?…
How I Fell In Love With The Isle of Skye
Our first and second encounters were in January 2012, and Skye and I just didn’t click. Something didn’t quite fit. It wasn’t the Misty Isle though; it was me. Maybe it was the fact that it rained the entire time,…
21 Must-Have Travel Experiences in the Outer Hebrides
There’s more to the Outer Hebrides than the guidebooks would have you believe – but don’t just take my word for it. Visit these islands for yourself, and take this list of essential travel experiences with you! See the sunset (or…
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