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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Said to be the windiest place in the UK, it was a seriously isolated spot in 1862 when the tall, 37m (12 ft) red brick...

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  • Tiumpan Head Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This lighthouse to the north of Stornoway was built in 1900. In 1956 the royal family, on holiday on the Royal Yacht...

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  • Eilean Glas Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Eilean Glas Lighthouse

    Scalpay, Scotland, UK

    This historic 1789 light on the Island of Scalpay was one of the original four lighthouses agreed by the Commissioners for...

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  • Barpa Langass Cairn
    Barpa Langass Cairn

    Langass, North Uist, HS6

    This great cairn is the only chambered cairn in the Western Isles with its chamber still roofed over.

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  • Gearrannan Black House Village
    Gearrannan Black House Village

    Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL

    This restored blackhouse village includes a museum, cafe, gift shop, and live interpretation. Enjoy the wonderful scenery.

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  • Flannan Isles Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Flannan Isles Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The Flannans are seven uninhabited rocky islets, sometimes called The Seven Hunters. They are about 20 miles WNW of Gallan...

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  • Ushenish Lighthouse
    Ushenish Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    Built on the isolated east coat of South Uist in 1857, with no road anywhere near it, this is one of the remotest...

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  • St Clements Church © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    St Clements Church (HS)

    Rodel, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK

    This fine 16th century church contains the magnificent tomb of Alexander Macleod of Dunvegan. Completed in 1528, some 20...

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  • Monach Lighthouse
    Monach Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This tall, 41m (133 ft) unpainted brick, lighthouse was built in 1864 on the island of Shillay, the westernmost of five...

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  • Barra Head Lighthouse
    Barra Head Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The highest lighthouse in Scotland, built in 1833, it sits on top of a 190m (623ft) high cliff, on the island of Berneray,...

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  • Dun Carloway Broch © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dun Carloway Broch (HS)

    Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY

    One of the best preserved broch towers in Scotland.

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  • Kisimul Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Kisimul Castle (HS)

    Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD

    This impressive island stronghold of the MacNeils dates from the early 15th Century. It withstood several seiges during...

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  • Calanais Standing Stones © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Calanais Standing Stones (HS)

    Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY

    This amazing group of standing stones is unique in Scotland. A major ceremonial site, it has a cross-shaped setting and...

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    1 Butt of Lewis Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    2 Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    3 Eilean Glas Lighthouse Scalpay, Scotland, UK
    4 Barpa Langass Cairn Langass, North Uist, HS6
    5 Gearrannan Black House Village Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AL
    6 Flannan Isles Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    7 Ushenish Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    8 St Clements Church (HS) Rodel, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK
    9 Monach Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    10 Barra Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    11 Dun Carloway Broch (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY
    12 Kisimul Castle (HS) Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
    13 Calanais Standing Stones (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY 3 stars

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