There are few places in the British Isles that you can feel so close to nature and the elements and North Uist is undoubtedly one of them.

The island is largely covered by water creating fresh and salt water lochs and it is a fantastic place for birdwatching and fishing, as well as visiting the many breathtaking beaches and famous Machair, one of the rareist habitat types in europe.

One of the main draws to North Uist is its prehistoric significance. The earliest crannog site in Scotland is located on North Uist, at Eilean Dòmhnuill possibly dating back to 3200 BC. There are standing stones and stone circles on North Uist, such as those at Fir Bhreige and Pobull Fhinn – the chambered cairn at Barpa Langass is also well worth visiting for a real sense of prehistory. The same can be said of the roundhouses at Baile Sear (Baleshare).

The island can be a great base for exploring further afield such as Benbecula, Berneray, South Uist and north towards Harris, Lewis and beyond. The Berneray to Leverburgh ferry is just a 5 minute drive from Clachan Lodge itself, allowing you to make day trips over to Harris & Lewis, and it is around a 10 minute drive to Lochmaddy where the ferry to Uig, Skye departs.

Should you wish to stay closer to home, there a many other places to visit and things to do, and given the size of the island are never more than a short drive away:

North Uist Outdoor Centre - offering outdoor adventures, excursions and trips
www.uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk

Fishing Excursions - www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Hebrides/NorthUistEstate/?dom=Hebrides

Hebridean Smokehouse - www.hebrideansmokehouse.com

RSPB centre - www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/balranald

Horse riding on Benbecula - www.ukhorseriderguide.co.uk

Langass Lodge - one of the best places to eat in the Hebrides, www.langasslodge.co.uk