Local Area
Leverburgh is a small fishing villager centred around Loch Obbe. There is a pier for trips ST Kilda and Shiants, and the ferry point for Calmac to North Uist – the latter can be done for a day trip to the beaches there.
There is a well equipped shop and supermarket, post office , Anchorage restaurant / pub and outdoor centre
To the South is Rodel, with its beautiful church
To the North is Northron with 4 breathtaking secluded white sandy beaches. Leading further on to Scarista, and the world renowned Luskentyre Beach over lookijgn Taransay. Worth a spectacular drive and walk is Huisinis Beach and the walk round the headland to the bay overlooking Scarp.
Within 10 mins drive is the Harris golf course , described by Mick Faldo as one of the most beautiful settings in golf.
Summers
Adventure Relaxation.
Boat trips over to the Shiants and Kilda
A vast number of hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty, including the Hebridean way through the 10 islands. The latter can be done also through cycling and Kilda house is a great base to explore from.
Fishing
There are excellent fishing opportunities – salmon brown and sea trout, in loch Obbe and on the river and lochs in the hills beyond. More Fishing available on the two fishing estates on the island.
History
The outer Hebrides have been well known for the ancient history - Neolithic stone structures, medieval churches and even mummies have all been found on the archipelago and many archaelogivcal sites are open to the public to explore. You can even get up close and wander around the ancient neolthic calanais stone Circle on Lewis
Wildlife
Our islands are a popular destination for birdwatching in Scotland, as birding in the Western Isles offers opportunities to see everything from birds of prey to seabirds and waders.
One of the most iconic of the Outer Hebrides animals is the red deer, and with an estimated 4,000 of them living on Lewis and Harris, seeing deer can be a common experience.
Winters
The Isle of Harris has limited daylight hours in winter - and the weather can be very harsh for several days ...but even in the winter months there are delights to be seen in the Outer Hebrides!
From the dawn of time, the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the sun rises in Harris after 9am and is beginning to set again after 3.30 pm.
This leaves a mere of six to seven hours of beautiful daylight, assuming clear weather conditions of course.
For an island so far north, the Outer Hebrides have a remarkably mild climate. In winter it is one of the warmest places on earth at this latitude. Around the islands the warm Atlantic currents flowing along the edge of the continental shelf, meeting the colder water around to give the islands its temperate maritime climate. Of course we will see some snow and light frost as well, but this only adds to the beauty of this place!
Harris shoreline with its very varied habitats is the main reason why wildlife finds the islands so attractive. In summertime shoals of small fish are the main food source for breeding seabirds but in winter, because the sea here doesn't freeze, there's still always something for birds to eat: wriggly things in piles of seaweed driven ashore by winter gales; or fish and shellfish in the kelp-forested shallows where otters, seals, shags and eiders can feed all year round.
Visit Harris in the winter and you will enjoy extremes such as romantic sun sets, storms sweeping the waves at beaches, golfing on a beautiful quiet day, enjoying the northern lights, hiking under the midnight sun, canoeing in the archipelago, climbing the mountains, sailing on the ocean and walking on the many white sands.
And what about enjoying a glass of wine after a good walk at the beach.
Winter in the Outer Hebrides is a photographers dream.
The low winter sun illuminates the scenery with a gloriously crisp light that accentuates the spectacular colours of the Hebridean landscape.
Of course the dark nights also bring more photographic opportunities. The very low light pollution allows for crystal clear viewing of the night sky