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The Western Isles, also known as the Outer Hebrides, is a chain of islands located off the west coast of Scotland. These islands are known for their rugged landscapes, stunning beaches, and rich history. The Western Isles offer a plethora of photography locations, from the iconic Callanish Standing Stones to the picturesque village of Tarbert. The islands are also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, otters, and eagles, making it a perfect destination for nature photographers. With its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, the Western Isles is a must-visit destination for any photography enthusiast.

The magic and mystery of Callanish
Callanish Standing Stones
by Heike Rosenbaum

Storm light at Callanish standing stones, Harris&Lewis, Scotland

Callanish sunburst (in explore)
Callanish Standing Stones
by Heike Rosenbaum

explore November 17, 2017

A magnificent sunrise at the Callanish Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis

Sunset at Callanish
Callanish Standing Stones
by Adelheid Smitt

The beautiful columns of the Callanish Standing stones on the island of Lewis & Harris in the Outer Hebrides. This was taken on a summer evening just before I was eaten alive by the midges and had to race out of there.

Scottish Waters
Scottish Waters
by Adelheid Smitt

Sunset and a beautiful explosion of colour on the water and rocks just off the island of South Uist.

Better times to come ??
Beach
by The Jacobite

The man on the beach is looking forward to spending some days like these again in 2017, where? I hear you say. The Isle of Barra of course, where else would you find such a peaceful place to chill out in.

Looking ahead to Summer
Beach
by The Jacobite

Just one of the many uncrowded beaches that can be found on the "Isle of Barra"

Hebridean Thatched Cottage
Hebridean Thatched Cottage
by The Jacobite

Once a way of life, now a Holiday home.

Blue boat in the Vortex
Traigh nam Faoghailean
by The Jacobite

The sweep of the shore at the southern end of "Traigh nam Faoghailean" beach on North Uist resembled this vortex looking scene.

Callanish Standing Stones
Callanish Standing Stones

More from Lewis, I did warn you. I'm not sure what Flickr does when uploading but it's injected a fair amount of noise, some halos and general...

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Northton saltings
Northton saltings
by Heike Rosenbaum

Northton, Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides

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St. Clements Church, Rodel, Isle of Harris. Scotland.
St. Clements Church
by The Jacobite

One of the best examples of its type in Western Scotland. The Rodel Church was built around 1520 for the Chiefs of the MacLeods of Harris. The Macleods actually lived across the Minch at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, its thought that this church was actually built on the site of another older church - but the facts aren't proven St Clements church fell into disuse after the reformation in 1560.

Calanish Stones, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Callanish Standing Stones
by The Jacobite

The Calanais Standing Stones can be found on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The stones are made of Lewisian Gneiss which is one of the oldest rocks in Britain and dates back 3000 million years. The stones are placed in a cross-shaped setting and were erected some 5,000 years ago. They predate England’s famous Stonehenge monument, and were an important place for ritual activity for at least 2,000 years.

Tolmachan Pt2
Dapple
by Quentin 'Q' Thompson

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White Moss
Dapple
by Quentin 'Q' Thompson

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"Kisimul Castle" Isle of Barra, Scotland.
Kisimul Castle
by The Jacobite

Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky island just off Castlebay, the main town on the Hebridean Island of Barra. It was built around 1039 and since that time Kisimul Castle has been the stronghold of Clan MacNeil. The castle remains, along with most of the island of Barra, were purchased by the chief of Clan MacNeil in 1937, who in 2001 leased Kisimul to Historic Scotland for 1000 years for the annual sum of £1 and a bottle of whisky.

A little bit of Heaven !!
Little croft
by The Jacobite

This little croft on the "Isle of Barra" in the outer hebrides of Scotland has it all, perched on a rock outcrop it has it's own sheltered beach and the open sea on the other side. What more could you ask for. You can just make out the "Sgurr of Eigg" in the distant background.

"Traigh Lar"  Beach at Sollas North Uist
"Traigh Lar" Beach at Sollas North Uist
by The Jacobite

Just one of the many uncrowded beaches to be found in the Outer Hebrides.

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Blue hour at Traigh Rosamol
Luskentyre beach
by Heike Rosenbaum

Luskentyre Beach, Harris&Lewis

Garry Beach seastack at low tide
Garry Beach seastack
by Heike Rosenbaum

Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Luskentyre Pt3 Remaster
Luskentyre beach
by Quentin 'Q' Thompson

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Callanish, Scotland
Callanish Standing Stones
by Adelheid Smitt

This is an oldie from the last time I was in Scotland. This is a Sunset view of the Calanish Standing Stones on the isle of Lewis & Harris. I will soon be visiting one of the Scottish islands again and hope to get some nice photographs.

Mangurstadh
Mangurstadh
by Heike Rosenbaum

The dramatic sea cliffs of Mangersta from a dfferent viewpoint

Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Dapple
Dapple
by Quentin 'Q' Thompson

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Luskintyre Beach, Scotland
Luskintyre Beach, Scotland
by Christian Seifert

Shot on a Pentax 645D and a 35mm lens

South Uist Sunset
Scottish Waters
by Adelheid Smitt

The Outer Hebrides have some fantastic beaches. Here I am looking South-West on the low tide, rocky beach of the Northwest corner of South Uist.

Glowing Ripples, Scotland (explored)
Scottish Waters
by Adelheid Smitt

A beautiful, clear Sunset on the Outer Hebrides, with the last light giving some warm glow on the sand of this desrted beach. This was taken on the island of South Uist, and there was no one around for miles.

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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Lewis. Outer Hebrides.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
by The Jacobite

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, designed by David Stevenson, was built at Butt of Lewis to aid shipping in the 1860s. Unusual for a lighthouse in Scotland, it is constructed of red brick, and is unpainted. The station was automated in 1998, one of the last to have been converted.

Thatched house, North Uist
North Uist Thatched house
by Pete Rowbottom

Best Viewed On Black - Click Here Classic location on North Uist, Outer Hebrides, and what about that weather!

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Western Isles!
Most notably Quentin 'Q' Thompson, Heike Rosenbaum, The Jacobite, Christian Seifert and Adelheid Smitt.