Category: Explore – Howmore and More of South Uist

On the southern slopes of Ben More (2034′) is a ravine containing natural woodland and having the status of an area of Special Scientific Interest. At one time this was apparently the usual variety of vegetation for the Outer Hebrides. A disputed theory is that the Vikings devastated it with use and abuse. However, this Read More …

Howmore is well-known for several things, among them is its collection of thatched buildings, considered to be one of the best in Scotland. An advantage to those interested is that the village is never crowded, even at the height of Summer. So with the distant moorland of the hills behind, the luxuriant machair on the Read More …

Mark Newton, currently journeying around the coasts of Britain on a mobility scooter, is making progress, meeting people and raising money for charity. Earlier in the month he reached Howmore and describes his encounters in Day 59 of his log. He saw an opportunity to photograph a goose and goslings, missed it, but soon found himself Read More …