Category: Explore – Howmore and More of South Uist

One of the great attractions of the Hebrides is its qualities of light. One photographer who specialises in the capture of this element is Alan Jones and his gallery – Between Sunset and Sunrise – is appealing. A number of his images are in Gatliff hostel territory, including this one of Howmore. Relish his views that Read More …

There must have been a time when machinery was rarely seen in the Outer Hebrides. Now mechanisation is as common there now as elsewhere, but somehow the older tractors linger and become almost part of the landscape. This Massey Ferguson tractor on the machair at Howmore just fits in – with style and colour. An Read More …

A variety of visitors to Howmore have had their photographs compiled in this selection of Flickr. They serve as a reminder concerning the activities, features and settings of this South Uist township which attracts people throughout the year. The hostel will not be empty during the coming festive season., although the outside seats may not be Read More …