| January |
At
Mangersta Sands the Atlantic never sleeps - even on a
calm day there is some surf. The ancient, dark rock and
wild flowers combine with the blues and greens of sea
and sand beautifully. |
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| February |
Lochboisdale
in South Uist is named for the castle on Calvay which
once guarded this well-sheltered harbour. Today it is
home to small fishing boats and the ferry from Barra and
Oban. |
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| March |
Barra
Airport is unique in that it uses the Cocklestrand Beach
as its runway. Loganair Twin Otter aircraft are well-suited
to the role. |
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| April |
Black-face
lambs and peats raised to dry are a familiar part of the
scene in the Western Isles - here on North Uist. |
|
| May |
The
Butt of Lewis is the most northly point on the island.
The ancient gneiss rocks are covered in lichen, while
Sea Pinks add more colour in summer. |
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| June |
White
Water Lilies grow on many lochs in the Western Isles.
In June their large and prominent flowers brighten up
the otherwise dark waters. |
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| July |
Loch
Bee on South Uist, here seen from near Iochar, is a large
expanse of fresh water which is home to many Mute Swans,
and other waterfowl. |
|
| August |
Sea
anglers leaving Stornoway. The deep waters of the Minch
offer good sport. |
|
| September |
In
the early 1900s there was a whaling station at Bunavoneader
at the head of West Loch Tarbert on Harris. It did not
survive WWI. |
|
| October |
The
standing stones at Callanish have a small central circle
of large stones with rows of smaller monoliths running
east, south and west and a avenue running north. |
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| November |
Lews
Castle was built by James Mathieson in the 1860s, from
the proceeds of selling opium in China. Today the most
interesting feature is the surrounding woodland. |
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| December |
Dramatic
sunsets occur at all times of year over Halaman Bay, Barra.
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