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Howmore is something of a hub – central to the ways of life on South Uist.
It’s more or less a straight line from Howmore across South Uist to the Usinish Lighthouse, but it needs reserves of energy and a degree of expedition equipment to get there. The route would involve the descent to the east of Ben More, Hecla and Corodale and the deserted glens with their abandoned dwellings, shieling Read More …
In the past it was word of mouth that kept us informed, but now it’s possible to have information by pager, smartphone, app and website. For example, the Blackwit has appeared in the River Howmore and this news is relayed by Western Isles Wildlife. Click on and be in the know. Last Saturday, for instance, Read More …
When at Howmore there is a distinctive standing stone to visit at An Carra, just off the A865 north of Kildonan. It is 17′ high, almost 5′ wide and has a depth of 2′. Full details are to be found on the Britain Express website and here there is an interesting warning. Another stone with Read More …