Harris and Lewis comprise the most Northern part of the Outer Hebrides. The impressions are of a barren, melancholy lunar type landscape with stunning extensive white sandy beaches. People still amongst these rocky hills with townships marked by chocolate-coloured peat stacks. However, one will be impressed by the modern and thriving town of Stornoway, the capital and administrative centre for the region. The Butt of Lewis lighthouse, shown to the left, is now unmanned as it looks out over the Pentland Firth. A visit to this isolated part of the United Kingdom is a must. You will not be disappointed.
The beach at the now preserved Bostadh Iron Age Village (above) is typical of the many Historic sites found on The Isle of Harris and Lewis. Hundreds of archaeological sites and monuments are preserved on the island, itself made up of the oldest rocks in the world.
Take a trip back in History and explore this wonderful isolated area. Take the road to Skye and the ferry from Uig to Tarbert. Again you will not be disappointed.
Can you name this Harris beach and area ?
