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Never been up there before. Any advice? Anything else I need to do when I'm up there?

What a great birthday present.

I liked Callanish, who wouldn't. It's epic. But I think I liked this better
https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/199/ceann_hulavig.html
because you could have it to yourself. It's just down the road.

Also this is superb, and you will be glad if you go
https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/1277/bostadh.html
https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/bosta-bostadh-iron-age-house-p523981

girlinwellies wrote:
Never been up there before. Any advice? Anything else I need to do when I'm up there?
My advice - for what it's worth - would be to take as much time as you can on-site... so make sure you've waterproofs that can stand up to a prolonged Lewis downpour!

The satellite rings would all be worth long trips in themselves anywhere else.

Would also recommend:

1) Airigh nam Bidearan stone row
2) Dun Carloway
3) Clach an Trushal
4) Steinacleit

Get there early in the morning (and I mean early, before the visitor centre's even open) to avoid the crowds, particularly if the sun's up when the low light is fantastic. Also yes, don't miss Ceann Hulavig and I would also go over to Bernera Bridge, a nice (short) drive and an appealing setting.

Had a look on the Portal...Dun Barabhat looks good...access at low tide. My sort of place. Not on TMA - yet.

I agree with all the other posts - especially about Bostadh. Walked there from the house we stayed in on Great Bernara on the one day it was warm (May). On the way back we saw a golden eagle sitting on a ridge watching us before taking flight. The first and only time I've seen one - a precious memory (many other amazing birds too).

If you are going by ferry from Ullapool I would suggest you take a travel sickness pill before boarding the ferry. Speaking from my own experience the scrambled egg and smoked salmon breakfast in the B&B was not a good idea. The Minch was choppy that day and both myself and travelling companion were very sea-sick.

Happy 50th when it comes around.

girlinwellies wrote:
Never been up there before. Any advice? Anything else I need to do when I'm up there?
If you get the chance head south to Harris and explore the coast from Luskentyre down to Rodel. Happy birthday when it comes round :-)

girlinwellies wrote:
Never been up there before. Any advice? Anything else I need to do when I'm up there?
Hey,how are you doing? Long time no speak. Callanish excellent choice - if she is about go and see Margaret Curtis - she has her own exhibition and will impart so much knowledge and enthusiasm to you. I know she has been quite ill and not on the island for much of the last couple of years but if she is well enough and doing her tours again check her out.

There is a standing stone on the opposite side of Bernera Bridge from Callanish 8 that Moey and I helped Margaret and Ron Curtis resurrect way back in 1999. Pictures on the TMA.
When are you off?
Joolio