Category: Explore – Howmore and More of South Uist

There is an interesting account of a summertime event, published in the Island News & Advertiser, of a Common Kingfisher seen at Howmore. It was spotted by Rosie Quick, who was travelling through the village on a bus, on 27 August and the bird was still in the vicinity some ten days later. It is Read More …

The first phase has started of creating The Hebridean Way – featuring routes from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis. Signage should be in place for the cycle-path, which will be based on existing roads, by this coming Spring. The upgrading and maintenance of the old tracks which will be the basis for the new Read More …

For visitors to the Howmore hostel, during its first 36 years, getting to Eriskay meant an excursion south by road and ferry, involving a timetable and the planning of a return trip. Then in 2001, all changed. No longer was Eric’s Island, from its Norse name, a place of destination; it became a part of Read More …