O is for Outer Hebrides
Image credit: Kelisi via Wikimedia
If you read my post I is for Inner Hebrides, you might have guessed what O was going to be! In my opinion, the outer islands are even more beautiful than the inner ones – they’re the orange ones on the map. My favourite is Barra, to which I have travelled twice in a tiny plane and landed at the airport on the beach – a magical experience, but not if you’re frightened of flying. However, they are all lovely with ancient monuments and pristine beaches. Don’t be fooled by the sunshine though – the sea is freezing!
The pictures below show Lewis, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra. The figure in pink is me – 20 years ago! We must go back.
Callanish, Lewis
Dun Carloway Broch, Lewis
Peterport, Benbecula
South Uist
Our Lady of the Isles, South Uist
South Uist
Cockle Strand, Barra
Cockle Strand, Barra
Kisimul Castle, Barra
Castlebay from Kisimul Castle
Brevig, Barra
Tangusdale, Barra
Traigh Scurrival, Barra
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
So beautiful! Love the standing stones!
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So do I. Had some great photos of the ones on Orkney which was my original plan for O but I can’t find them – pre-digital days.
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I’ve only been to the Isle of Skye, but I can’t wait to go back and explore the outer Hebrides, too. So beautiful.
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I liked Skye, but didn’t feel it was that different to the mainland but the outer islands really felt isolated.
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I could see that. We were up in the Waternish area, and there are parts that felt more isolated. But, I can’t compare it to anything else – so now I really need to see for myself!
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Anabel, That is totally my kind of place…too fun!
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All the islands are lovely – bleak, but in a good way.
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Oooh I really like this – definitely a place I want to visit. The landscape is so rugged looking!
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It is – rugged, moody and wild seems to be the theme!
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Gorgeous photos. If we had really good long summers it would probably be spoiled by too many tourists.
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Exactly! As I’ve just remarked to someone else, you can get 4 seasons in one day which can be off-putting unless you’re used to it.
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Wow! I would love to go here sometime. I’ve been to Scotland but never to the Hebrides Islands
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They are beautiful and wild.
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How beautiful and moody. I love the old sculptures and buildings-so much history
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Moody can be the word with the weather! 4 seasons in one day sometimes.
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