Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust
Simple Youth Hostels in the Outer Hebrides
Berneray, part of North Uist and joined by causeway, has an identity of its own.
Berneray is almost designed for walking – whether around or across or section by section. The walk from the ferry terminal is interesting enough, but If you take a stroll beyond the hostel you are soon in the vicinity of this stretch of coastline and a view of another part of the hinterland of Berneray, Read More …
It was on 30 July 2009 that Berneray resident, Donald Alex MacKillop, affectionately known as ‘Splash’ died, aged 78. He and his wife, Gloria, had hosted three visits by the Prince of Wales. The first was in 1987 when Prince Charles spent time with them learning the skills of crofting; the second was in 1991 Read More …
Berneray has attracted people for centuries and the standing stone at Cladh Maolrithe was erected in Noeothic times. It is eight feet above the ground and is able to resist wind forces with its depth, also of eight feet. The photograph of this noted and documented menhir was taken by Billy Fear and the stone Read More …