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Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland — my view

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CARL C
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 goffik
goffik Jun 20, 2012 17:22:11
Replying to CARL

CARL wrote:
As with everything in life it is a matter of opinion.
Undoubtably! :) I do agree it was barren, but that really appealed to me... The walk up to Pobuill Fhinn and Barpa Langass will remain with me forever. It was amazing. The rain stopped and the sun shone gloriously for our entire walk. Mind you, the whole holiday - driving up from Southampton via the Lakes, Kilmartin, Skye - was utterly breathtaking from the Lakes onward! Would love to do it again, but next time I'd go from Skye to Barra and work our way up from there...

Your trip is certainly one to be admired and envied. One day we will definitely do something similar.

G x

S Sanctuary
Sanctuary Jun 20, 2012 19:42:14
Replying to CARL

CARL wrote:
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!

I've done both the Orkies and the Hebs and I think a lot depends on how long your stay is and how much you get about in the areas mentioned. I loved them all for all they offered whether it was megaliths, sunny beaches or views. Maybe it's because I was born and raised on an island myself but there is always much more to island life than what first appears and seeking it all out part of the fun.