Category: Explore – Howmore and More of South Uist

Life has not changed much for ducks in South Uist, but for humans the past 130 years have seen remarkable developments. Take a look at Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Survey of Scottish Topography, Statistical, Biographical and Historical, edited by Francis H Groome and originally published in parts by Thomas C Jack, Grange Publishing Works, Edinburgh Read More …

The threads of economic life that run through Howmore – from crofting, bus garaging, cycle retailing to bed and breakfast accommodation and hostel provision – include, of course, keeping (or trying to keep) cattle. The creatures have a tendency to roam and will feature occasionally on the road to the hostel. So beware and be Read More …

The reputation of Tommy MacDonald, the husband of Howmore warden Betty, went before him. A cyclist who was making a long-distance trip down the Western Isles was keen to have his assistance and to meet him, but it was not to be. The account of the journey is to be found on the blog – Read More …