Isle Of Lewis +

stevestrat · 14th September 2013, 15:15

M.V. Hebrides, our "taxi" between Uig on Skye and Tarbert on Harris.

One of the many small islands on the approach to Tarbert.

The centre circle of the Standing Stones at Callanish.

The Blackhouses at Gearannan.

Beautiful (if cold!) beach at Bosta.

The reconstructed Iron Age Dwelling at Bosta. In 1993 a major storm totally reconfigured the beach and exposed the walls of an Iron Age settlement. The site was excavated in 1996 and the reconstruction was done in 1999. The settlement dates from 400 to 800AD. Some of the artifacts unearthed are displayed in the Community Centre Museum at nearby Breaclete.

The guide in the Iron Age dwelling spoke about Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles in the area. At first we thought this was a Sea Eagle until we saw a picture of a Golden Eagle.

We stopped on the way from Bosta to Tarbert to let the dogs pee. We were descended on by a cloud of midges!

The rugged scenery of Harris.

Here's how the "locals" cope with the weather

The harbour on the small island of Scalpay.

Fixer upper

Dunvegan Castle on the Isle Of Skye.

From Dunvegan Castle Battlements.

Last one, back on the mainland, Eilean Donan Castle.

coolcat · 14th September 2013, 16:36

Great pictures Steve,
The scenery looks stunning and nice not to have tourists all over the place.
It looks a remote and special kind of place

reworht · 14th September 2013, 17:16

Steve - those photos deserve to have a wider audience than just this forum - they are a fantastic glimpse of an area that a lot of people will never see - and as for the eagle ... words fail me

Bluejon · 14th September 2013, 20:32

Classic shots,absolutely classic,I totally agree with Rod,everyone should visit,the whole region is truly breathtaking,many thanks for showing them.

Best Regards.

John.

Tatts · 14th September 2013, 22:14

Do you go up there often?

I was based up there back in the 90s, and my OH is from the Island.

stevestrat · 15th September 2013, 11:16

We've been up the north west a few times but this is the first time we've been on Harris/Lewis, won't be the last though.

gugubugu · 23rd September 2013, 08:14

Very nice. Seem the time is stop on this land. Very romantic.

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Isle Of Lewis + M.V. Hebrides, our "taxi" between Uig on Skye and Tarbert on Harris. One of the many small islands on the approach to Tarbert. The centre circle of the Standing Stones at Callanish. The Blackhouses at Gearannan. Beautiful (if cold!) beach at Bosta. The reconstructed Iron Age Dwelling at Bosta. In 1993 a major storm totally reconfigured the beach and exposed the walls of an Iron Age settlement. The site was excavated in 1996 and the reconstruction was done in 1999. The settlement dates from 400 to 800AD. Some of the artifacts unearthed are displayed in the Community Centre Museum at nearby Breaclete. The guide in the Iron Age dwelling spoke about Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles in the area. At first we thought this was a Sea Eagle until we saw a picture of a Golden Eagle. We stopped on the way from Bosta to Tarbert to let the dogs pee. We were descended on by a cloud of midges! The rugged scenery of Harris. Here's how the "locals" cope with the weather The harbour on the small island of Scalpay. Fixer upper Dunvegan Castle on the Isle Of Skye. From Dunvegan Castle Battlements. Last one, back on the mainland, Eilean Donan Castle. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,137 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Great pictures Steve, The scenery looks stunning and nice not to have tourists all over the place. It looks a remote and special kind of place __________________ Jeff.

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reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	Steve - those photos deserve to have a wider audience than just this forum - they are a fantastic glimpse of an area that a lot of people will never see - and as for the eagle ... words fail me __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	We've been up the north west a few times but this is the first time we've been on Harris/Lewis, won't be the last though. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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gugubugu Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Connie, FIAT 500 Nuovo 1.2 Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sofia Posts: 202 Thanks: 38 Thanked 62 Times in 33 Posts	Very nice. Seem the time is stop on this land. Very romantic.