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Tag: my hebridean summer

  • Stornoway

    walking through Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

    Goodbye Isle of Harris and hello Isle of Lewis, I started my time in Lewis with a little walk around Stornoway and a visit to the Harris Tweed Authority.

    walking through Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

    Harris Tweed Authority

    The Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway showcases how Harris Tweed is made and its history. We also got to enjoy a presentation of the old and modern looms.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Only the wool from British sheep can be used for the Harris tweed. The tweed must be woven in Harris & Lewis and washed and finished here. Something that is a bit of a problem for the independent weavers who have to wait quite a while until their tweed is washed and finished.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Visiting the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

    Stornoway

    walking through Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

    Remembering the herring trade.

    walking through Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

    walking through Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

  • Horgabost

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Horgabost – a township with a campsite and a stunning beach in the south of the Isle of Harris. I spent a few hours walking along the beach, enjoying the waves and just playing around with the camera.

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Looking towards Seilebost.

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    A rare sunset from my hut window…

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

    Walking along Horgabost beach in the Isle of Harris

  • Scarista dog trials

    View from the Seilebots layby at high tide, Isle of Harris

    View from the Seilebots layby at high tide, Isle of Harris

    Seilebost

    Remember the famous layby in Harris with the amazing views of Seilebost? This is how it looks during a high tide.

    View from the Seilebots layby at high tide, Isle of Harris

     

    Sheepdog trials Scarista

    Sheep dog trials at Scarista, Isle of Harris

    The postman and his mobile post office didn´t stop but I did and watched some of the sheepdog trials in Scarista. It was fascinating how well-trained the dogs were and how they controlled the sheep.

    And there were so many doggies waiting for a little cuddle.

    Sheep dog trials at Scarista, Isle of Harris

    Sheep dog trials at Scarista, Isle of Harris

    Sheep dog trials at Scarista, Isle of Harris

    Sheep dog trials at Scarista, Isle of Harris