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Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland — my view

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goffik G
goffik Jun 20, 2012 14:19:39
Replying to CARL

I look forward very much to reading this in full later, but after a quick glimpse, I gotta say I disagree about the Uists! We thought they were gorgeous! It rained harder than I'd ever known rain previously, and the wind blew a hoolie, but through brief moments of sunshine, we thought the scenery was fabulous... Mind you - we live in Southampton so it's all relative. ;) We only spent 3 days there but I'd happily do a fortnight.

Totally agree about Harris though. Awe inspiring scenery... Another place I need to spend more time in. Beautiful island... I do love Lewis as well - as you say it's so sprawling (3rd largest of the British Isles!) and because of that the scenery is so varied. Great Bernera is amazing... Probably the place on Lewis I've spent the most overall time at.

Good to have you back! :)

G x

C CARL
CARL Jun 20, 2012 17:00:26
Replying to goffik

Thanks G.

As with everything in life it is a matter of opinion. I just found Uist to be a pretty barren place although to be fair we only saw it from the main road as we were heading north. We were advised that there are some cracking beaches on the west coast. One evening we did go to a beach on the west coast of North Uist which was very nice but I can't remember the name of it. We call in to see Flora's house - or what's left of it!

G GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 20, 2012 21:10:22
Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:
I look forward very much to reading this in full later, but after a quick glimpse, I gotta say I disagree about the Uists! We thought they were gorgeous! It rained harder than I'd ever known rain previously, and the wind blew a hoolie, but through brief moments of sunshine, we thought the scenery was fabulous... Mind you - we live in Southampton so it's all relative. ;) We only spent 3 days there but I'd happily do a fortnight.

Totally agree about Harris though. Awe inspiring scenery... Another place I need to spend more time in. Beautiful island... I do love Lewis as well - as you say it's so sprawling (3rd largest of the British Isles!) and because of that the scenery is so varied. Great Bernera is amazing... Probably the place on Lewis I've spent the most overall time at.

Good to have you back! :)

G x

Good for you Carl. Sounds a grand trip. Want to get to Shetland one day.

However totally agree with Goff. I found the Uists anything but bleak. Totally inspiring...

M Mustard
Mustard Jun 26, 2012 13:11:15
Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:
I look forward very much to reading this in full later, but after a quick glimpse, I gotta say I disagree about the Uists! We thought they were gorgeous! It rained harder than I'd ever known rain previously, and the wind blew a hoolie, but through brief moments of sunshine, we thought the scenery was fabulous... Mind you - we live in Southampton so it's all relative. ;) We only spent 3 days there but I'd happily do a fortnight.

Totally agree about Harris though. Awe inspiring scenery... Another place I need to spend more time in. Beautiful island... I do love Lewis as well - as you say it's so sprawling (3rd largest of the British Isles!) and because of that the scenery is so varied.

Harris is absolutely stunning. The beaches are just incredible. Stunning scenery. Lewis is definitely more bleak, but I did find it strangely appealing after becoming acclimatised to the emptiness.