Outer Hebrides Guide - Map a Course Through Scotland's Western Isles

A tour of the Outer Hebrides that takes a look at Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, the Uists, Harris and Lewis. Map the route as we explore the best of the beaches, walking, historic sites and more. For more on the Outer Hebrides, check out Neil's blog posts, such as:
www.travelswithakilt.com/scot...
Do note that at the time of filming COVID-19 travel restrictions are in place across Scotland so do check the Scottish Government website for updates.
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[@johncrowe9775]

Thanks for sharing , so looking forward to exploring the Outer Hebrides with my caravan, meeting the community and like minded folks.🙏🙏

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Oh looking forward to watching this later back home!

[@animaljustice7774]

Scotland Forever❤️ Be kind to others and all beings Stay safe

[@juanitahardy8583]

Loving every inch of Scotland. Once lived there and I left my heart there. The best time to visit for me is mid May to June and early September.

[@pulchralutetia]

I agree with you. May, June and September (preferably early Sept) are the best times to visit - fewer people and potentially better weather.

[@lynnerodgers4461]

I miss Scotland so much! Was lucky to have been to Lewis and Harris in 2018. Got into the water at Luskentyre. Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to come back! Thanks for bring these beautiful videos to us.

[@scotlanders2612]

Glad to keep the islands in your mind while we all wait. Brave, but very wise, of getting in the water 😁

[@phnompenhandy]

I catch your tweets regularly but this is the first video of yours I've watched. Brilliant! You have a real sense of honesty and authenticity about you that sets you above other tourist-aimed commentaries.

[@scotlanders2612]

Thank you 😊

[@kevwalton5529]

Great video ahead of my visit next week thank you 🙏👏

[@huxleygiffard9731]

Scotland is very beautiful and so much to offer

[@VictoriaEckert8]

Oh gosh, I’m missing Scotland big time!! Thank you, the video is so informative and lovely!!

[@darcyasher2716]

Not a Scotsman (Jewish American) but an admirer of the people and the land and the culture. I enjoyed this video.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

Stop replacing them then

[@lynnemaclean7201]

I really enjoy your KZbin videos. So inspiring and helpful for planning my future visits. I was privileged to spend 5 days on St Kilda in July 2019. It was the best time of my life. Truly unforgettable 🤗 I had planned to return to the Outer Hebrides 2020 but COVID had different plans 😂 Thank you for keeping armchair travel so enjoyable 😊😊😊🥰

[@scotlanders2612]

Thanks for watching Lynne and we hope to welcome you back soon for the real thing 😊

[@pulchralutetia]

St Kilda is on my list but it costs a fortune to do a day trip there!

[@stevenuibhist]

5 days in St Kilda? You must be earning a pretty penny

[@KevinJames-uh6lp]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing your energy with us all 🙏🏴‍☠️

[@timothyhopkins6960]

A wonderful video , thank you .

[@harbourdogNL]

I've always wanted to see the Outer Hebrides, and the Orkneys and the Shetlands. Other than vast sandy beaches, the landscape is identical to where I live, Newfoundland. I want to take a vacation to go somewhere that looks exactly like where I live...daft, I know... Great video. thanks for posting it.

[@markbardett4557]

I'm glad this island is where it, any further south and it wouldn't be the same !!

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

phenomenal upload Scotlanders. I broke that thumbs up on your video. Maintain up the great work.

[@carino1201]

I lived in Scotland for 10 years and I miss it so much! Thank you for such a great video. We are hoping to visit the Outer Hebrides in a couple weeks time and can't wait! x

[@jaytay8637]

Excellent vids. Great research, clear and beautifully laid out and beautiful ly narrated. Thanks for the virtual breathe of fresh air.

[@scotlanders2612]

Thanks very much and glad to have helped change the tone a bit!

[@LittleMountainLife]

Great overview of a beautiful place I can’t wait to visit!

[@scotlanders2612]

It's uniquely magical, enjoy!

[@yourplumbingpal1225]

Wonderful video thank you .

[@LinardsBerzins]

This is fantastic, Thank you! Im from Latvia, been in Scotland couple of times, loved it. Will definitely go to the Harris islands one day.

[@scotlanders2612]

Thank you and that's a very wise plan! 😉

[@suicideasteroid]

Love this.

[@EnergeticMan]

I spend 2-4 weeks a year on Harris, 4-9 on the Outer Hebrides and will continue to do so whilst I am able, 52 vintage!

[@DouglasBaird]

Great video .Superb Neil

[@JandusJ]

I'm from the Faroe Islands, I visited the Hebrides in summer 2019 with sailboat. I absolutely love these beatuiful islands :D

[@pulchralutetia]

Faroe Islands are spectacular. I intend to visit once the covid situation has improved.

[@OutandAbout1]

Fantastic tour 👍👍👍🚶🎥👍

[@ryanleslie5558]

Great video!

[@Panos835]

Great! I always liked Scottish accent - keep up sharing Subscribed to your channel

[@pulchralutetia]

I went to Skye for the first time in 1996 and unfortunately there are a lot more people visiting the island now. It has lost some of its magic but it is still a wonderful place.

[@swiftymorgan5064]

Wow! Some lovely shots 10/10 I could never have foreseen Scalpay or Vatersay being connected to the mainland (sic)

[@immersehebrides4675]

Great video & good research! However, you’ve missed soooo much of Lewis. Sea stacks, more beaches than Harris and island lagoons plus with the poorer infrastructure in the smaller islands it would be worth offering more on Lewis next time maybe? Excellent video though, more of the same please! 😊

[@judeirwin2222]

One of the best guides to the western isles, outer Hebrides. But...what would really have helped 200% is a MAP so we could chart the journey and get some idea of distances!

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

Based on your video I think I’ve found the destination for my motorcycle tour next year, my mates have just got back from doing the NC500 that I planned for us but ended up not going due to a disagreement with a 2lb hammer and my left hand 🤦🏻‍♂️ last week. So many beautiful places to visit in Scotland and not enough spare time to see them all in one go lol

[@greigmartin4339]

great video. never been there but always wanted to go. hopefully sometime soon eh. point taken about over tourism. i pulled back from going to skye for the first time last year when the lockdown relaxed - heard so many stories of over congestion at places like storr, the quiriang and fairy pools and it put me right off. always fancied the outer hebrides - idyllic seems the perfect word. tiree also would be a nice spot to spend a week or two in the summer months id bet.

[@scotlanders2612]

Yes those spots on Skye often have severe overtourism issues, parts of the NC500 too. Outer Hebs less so but it's precarious and wouldn't take much for it to become a big issue. And yes! Tiree, Coll, Mull, Iona, Islay etc etc all worth a visit 😁. Happy travels when they come!

[@MacSarah]

Great video, thanks for sharing your passion for your home region! We're considering a Skye and Hebrides road trip in September this year. We found this really informative and heed your tips at the end too. I guess with travel now opened up again the area is now busy again, but what's your view on September as a time to visit? Thanks, Mac & Sarah

[@scotlanders2612]

Hi guys. Yes extremely busy this year and ferries struggling to cope I hear. Generally though September is an excellent bet in Scotland, with fairly steady weather, long days and midges reducing. Just be warned that many others will be thinking exactly the same thing 😉

[@MacSarah]

@@scotlanders2612 thank you! Fair warning, I guess lot of people are definitely thinking the same!! But thanks for the reply, much appreciated! Have a great evening

[@josephj9828]

Thank you for a great tour of the Outer Hebrides. These islands are so beautiful and I've always wanted to visit one day. If I could ask for your advice, what would be your recommendations if I get the chance for a short, 2 day trip? I know that's not nearly enough time, but even a short visit is better than none.

[@scotlanders2612]

Thanks! Depends largely on your start and end points on the mainland. If you're in the Inverness area, head to Ullapool and spend the time on Lewis and Harris. If further south then you could get a 5 hour ferry from Oban to Barra then spend the time on Barra and Vatersay, maybe get a boat out to Mingulay even. If doing the former you'd need a car, hiring a bike would do for the latter 👍

[@josephj9828]

@@scotlanders2612 Thank you for the quick reply and for the great recommendations! Hopefully we can visit Scotland in 2022. I look forward to getting more advice from your future videos. :)

[@slowshop]

Great video! We'll definitely take the Land Rover there some time. How is the islands in march?

[@scotlanders2612]

March is mixed. You'll get some lovely fresh days with plenty sun, but lingering winter days with lots of rain. April or May a safer bet usually in terms of things opening for the summer season too 👍

[@slowshop]

@@scotlanders2612 Great! We don't like too many tourists and wanna go there off season. Maybe a road trip in the fall. Sláinte!

[@scotlanders2612]

@@slowshop October is also a wonderful time in Scotland and pretty quiet, good choice!

[@Sublimatus]

I like the art piece behind you. Who is the artist?

[@Michael-hr6lq]

I'm English and I feel like a tourist in my own country here ! It's stunning, I would like to go in summer but I hate American accents so I will give it a miss.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

Scotland isn’t our country

[@Michael-hr6lq]

@@dylanmurphy9389 Edinburgh is as much part of the UK as London and Cardiff, this is not an opinion it is a fact, that's why on your passport it says United Kingdom and norther island, there is no separate document because it's the same country.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

@@Michael-hr6lq UK is a political union of countries

[@Padraigan13]

Hey! Where are you guys??? :)

[@pulchralutetia]

Moran taing airson an bhidio seo. Gle intinneach agus chord e rium gu mor cuideachd. Chi mi ann an Alba thu ma tha!

[@robinsmith5442]

So wish I could afford to visit but it probably won't happen.

[@scotlanders2612]

Keep hoping 🤞

[@seb-depp]

Come on, guy, release something new! It's been too long!