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January 2010
This site will be redesigned and launched again in 2010 with more features, better design. A complete overhaul. Suggestions welcomed.

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Latest Images

the same seven Petrels without the hairy monster.

 Seven Petrel sounding rockets prior to firing at the Royal Artillery Range, South Uist. The hairy monster standing beside them is a very much younger me. I think it was taken in the early 70s. At the time it was a record for the number of such rockets fired in one day.

 looking out towards St Kilda

Redshank alarming as I drove by his roadside perch

 Skylark by the roadside having a dust bath.

 Short-eared Owl on roadside fencepost. There are a great many of them on the Uists (owls as well as fenceposts).
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George, Fiona and Maureen MacLeod are your hosts when you stay, or dine, at the Castlebay Hotel on Barra, the most southerly of the Western Isles. The Hotel overlooks Kisimul Castle, the harbour and the beautiful island of Vatersay. It is a pleasure to relax and watch the changing scene around the bay, whether in the sun porch, in the cocktail bar over a dram, in the garden or in your room. Barra has often been described as the
Castlebay Hotel		 Airds provides premier standard accommodation with a friendly atmosphere. Ideal for those who enjoy a quiet peaceful holiday, whilst still near all the islands main attractions. This is a purpose built family guest house with double-glazing and oil central heating throughout. The en-suite facilities are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Airds		 322 North Boisdale is a newly refurbished cottage in the crofting township. It is within five minutes walk of beautiful sandy beaches and the island of Orasay. Facilities consist of: Fully fitted kitchen with small dining table, fridge freezer, electric cooker and microwave Two bedrooms – a double & a twin Lounge with two large couches – one a double sofa bed, Sky TV, DVD and hi-fi Upstairs bathroom and downstairs toilet/shower Utility room has a washing machine Heating is through oil central heating system There is a large off-road parking area in front of the cottage.
322 North Boisdale
Enjoy a luxury self-catering break on South Uist in this truly stylish and sophisticated 'earth shelter', built into the hillside on the shore of a beautiful fresh water loch - the ideal location for you and your partner to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This fully equipped self-catering cottage enjoys the most extraordinary views from its lounge windows - a stream running through the garden, the loch itself, and an island of trees which houses otters, swans and a host of other birds. Beyond is the village of Askernish, but the accommodation is so secluded that few people are aware of its presence. The cottage is just over a mile from the beach and the famous ‘Tom Morris’ Askernish golf course, 4 miles from the Ferry Terminal at Lochboisdale and 20 miles from the airport at Benbecula. The design of the house incorporates solatubes which ensure that it is bright and sunny, not dark as a cave, the name by which some people call the house. <strong>Living Area</strong> The living area is spacious and airy with an under floor heating system throughout the house which ensures efficient comfort and warmth. A stylish plasma fire is an attractive focal point of the living area which lends a cosy rather intimate feeling to an evening. A Bose Ipod Docking Station, plasma T.V, DVD/Video Player are all available for your entertainment and there is free BT Broadband for use during your stay. Jo Malone's innovative Scent Surround Cube subtly and continuously scents the house which is a brilliant way to fragrance the hideaway. <strong>Bathroom</strong> The bathroom includes beautifully scented White Company and luxury Molton Brown Products for use during your stay. Truly luxurious individual bathrobes are also available <strong>Kitchen</strong> Fully equipped open plan kitchen leads out into the living area. <strong>Bedroom</strong> Sophisticated lighting can be adjusted to suit the mood. A space to enjoy on your own or together. <strong>Dining Room</strong> Dining Room comprises a chaise lounge for relaxing reading. <strong>Patio</strong> Suitable for alfresco dining or just watching the sun set.
Hebridean Earth House		 The house contains four bedrooms - two king-size double bedrooms fully en-suite, a twin bedroom and a bunk bedroom sharing a third bathroom, a large open-plan living, cooking and dining area leading to a conservatory facing South-West onto the Atlantic. One of the Double Bedrooms This new bungalow sits at the edge of a secluded, sandy and protected beach at Claddach Kirkibost, on the island of North Uist. The house has been constructed and fitted to the highest standards – less than 3% of Self-Catering properties examined by the Scottish Tourist Board qualify for the top 5 Star grade of “Exceptional”. Accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms (2 king-size master bedrooms each with en-suite shower, toilet and WHB + 1 twin bedroom fitted with adult single beds + 1 bedroom containing adult-sized bunk beds sharing bath, shower, toilet, WHB & bidet), large open-plan living room incorporating fully-fitted electric kitchen (hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and integrated washer/tumble dryer) and breakfast bar, and a conservatory for relaxing with coffee and after-dinner drinks. A deep-freeze is located in the side-porch. Parking is available. Satellite TV, DVD, CD & VCR are installed. The property is equipped with full oil-fired central heating throughout, underfloor tile heating in en-suite areas + a coal/wood/peat open fire in the open-plan living area. There is ramped access for a wheelchair. A cot & highchair are available. Tigh-na-Mara sleeps 8 adults in comfort and is ideal for a relaxed two-family Hebridean holiday. It is equipped with four mountain bikes, four fishing rods, two sets of golf clubs, table tennis and a selection of indoor board games. The area is ideal for bird-watching (RSPB reserve), angling, watersports and hill-walking with a nine-hole golf course located 8 miles away.
Tigh Na Mara		 Arnabhal has offered B&B accommodation for the past seven years and has been accredited with three stars by the Scottish Tourist Board. Arnabhal is a Modern Croft house with three en-suite bedrooms. Each room has a heated towel rail, electric blanket and tea and coffee making facilities. A full Scottish breakfast is served between seven and nine each morning in the dining room. There is also a comfortable lounge where guests are welcome to relax and chat with other residents. We also offer discounts for those who wish to stay more than three nights.
Arnabhal
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