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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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15 of My Favourite Places To Eat in Lewis and Harris

Where are the best restaurants in Lewis and Harris? Where to eat in Lewis and Harris is a question a lot of visitors ask, and one I’m always happy to answer. (As you know, the food is one of the…

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Walking to North Harris Eagle Observatory

A Summer Walk to the North Harris Eagle Observatory

We had almost given up waiting when a pair of Golden Eagles burst above the ridge. Only just visible to the naked eye, the two birds swooped and soared back and forth across the rocks of Glen Meavaig as my…

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Luskentyre Isle of Harris Outer Hebrides

14 Useful Things To Know Before Visiting The Outer Hebrides

You think you know what to expect when visiting the Outer Hebrides: sandy beaches, purple heather, other-worldly standing stones. All those things are waiting for you – but there’s a lot more to these Scottish islands than the media (and…

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