Berneray Hostel
The seats outside the Berneray Hostel are places to reflect on the Gaelic New Year, celebrated here according to the Julian Calendar. It’s Oidhche Challuinn – on the island and in other parts where the custom is observed tonight – 11 January – for the new year begins tomorrow. This is the ‘oidche’ [night] of the ‘challuinn’ [calendar]. Two years ago the Gaelic New Year traditions of the Uists were presented by The Guardian in an item.