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An Afternoon at Carnish Beach, Isle of Lewis

Carnish Beach Access Sign

We were about to turn around and drive back along the Uig road the way we’d come when we spotted the sign. “Access to beach” was neatly painted on a piece of old wood, with an arrow pointing in the…

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North Berwick

An Evening Visit to North Berwick

You immediately know when you’re approaching North Berwick. It would be impossible to miss North Berwick Law, a dome of volcanic rock that looks oddly out of place among the neat rolling fields and bales of hay that make up…

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How to Experience Gaelic in the Outer Hebrides

When you think of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, you might think of beautiful beaches, Harris Tweed, or gin distilleries. But what makes visiting the Outer Hebrides truly unique is the Gaelic culture and language, giving the islands an identity which offers…

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Outer Hebrides Gift Guide

The Outer Hebrides Gift Guide: My Favourite Outer Hebrides Souvenirs

What are the best Outer Hebrides souvenirs to buy before your holiday ends and you leave the islands? (Or, as the case may be, the best Outer Hebrides gifts to buy from afar to remind you – or a loved…

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A North Uist Day Trip, In Photos

Is it possible to do a North Uist day trip from Lewis and Harris, or vice versa? It’s a question I’ve been asked a lot, and my answer is always “Of course!” While I would obviously recommend longer than a…

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Downpour Gin North Uist

Downpour Gin: Island Life Distilled at North Uist Distillery

The sky was bright and light before breakfast; it was June in the Outer Hebrides, and night never stays long in the summer. Gannets and cormorants wheeled through the air in front of the ferry, the landmass of Berneray and…

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