Like many cemeteries on the islands, this one was located near a white sandy beach and faced the ocean.
Salmon fishing is the major industry.
Some crofters' houses lie derelict after years of being vacant.
Others have been fully restored and are eagerly sought as holiday homes.
The weather was not great - cold and windy.
South Uist presented a different picture. Not only did the weather moderate, but the landscape changed. There seemed to be more life to it. Birds were everywhere and so were those who seek them out - the "twitchers", bird watchers who twitch at the sight of a rare species!
Oytser Catcher
Short-eared Owl (a pair of these flew quite close to us - we "twitched"!)
There were also lots of Highland Cattle grazing near the road.
Eriskay Ponies
The transition from north to south was not only in scenery, but also in religion. The north is strongly Protestant with austere churches and strict observance of the Sabbath on Sunday (We had difficulty finding a restaurant open on Sunday evening in Tarbert on Harris). The more southern islands in the chain, being closer to Ireland have a strong Catholic influence. The churches are more ornate and are surmounted by a cross on each spire. Statues and grottos can be found along the road.
Our Lady of the Isles
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