Exploring Uist | Outer Hebrides Scotland (film + guide)

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This video is split into two parts, first our trip to Uist (with no dialogue), followed by a chat about our journey and tips for visiting the islands yourself.

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A long string of islands, Uist (pronounced yoo-ist) lies at the centre of the group that makes up the Outer Hebrides, Scotland’s Western Isles. Linked by causeways, this island chain stretches from Eriskay in the south to Berneray in the north, via South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, and North Uist, with Uist being the collective name for the entire chain.

We visited Uist as part of a longer wild camping road trip through the Outer Hebrides in June. We took the ferry from Barra to Eriskay and travelled up through South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, and North Uist to Berneray, where the ferry departs for Harris.

In this film we visit the rugged east coast of South Uist, heading off on short walks around Loch Eynort and Loch Skipport, in the shadow of impressive mountains like Hecla and Beinn Mhor. We wander around traditional thatched roofed houses at Howmore, indulge in fresh seafood at Namara and craft gin from North Uist Distillery, and brace ourselves for some cold water dips with friends at Baleshare Beach. We go cockling for the first time, and explore the beautiful beaches of Vallay tidal island, Hosta, and Balranald. Oh, and don't forget Murdo the Shetland pony and his pals!

Happy Travels!
Kim & Del Hogg
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➤ FILM CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:08 Ferry Barra to Eriskay
02:06 Eriskay
02:59 Kilbride Cafe South Uist
03:23 Loch Eynort Arinaban Woodland Walk
05:24 Howmore
05:52 Loch Druidibeg and Loch Skipport
08:20 Grimsay
09:06 Benbecula to North Uist Causeway
09:41 Baleshare Beach
11:30 Balranald Beach
12:26 Baleshare
13:30 North Uist Distillery at Nunton Steadings
14:44 Hosta Beach
15:38 Coast South of Scolpaig
16:36 Vallay Tidal Island
19:49 Cockling Near Knockquien
20:50 Hosta Beach
21:12 Into to GTWH
21:48 Uist Overview
23:35 Our Trip Overview
24:39 Ferry Info
25:19 Eriskay
25:44 Loch Eynort Info
26:23 Howmore Info
26:50 Loch Druidibeg and Loch Skipport Info
29:15 North Uist Distillery Info
31:49 Cockling
32:45 Hosta Beach Wild Camp
33:33 Balranald Info
34:40 Baleshare Beach Info
35:15 Vallay Info
37:53 Sundays
38:58 Eriskay Wild Camp + St Kilda & Mingulay Day Trip Info
40:19 Eriskay Causeway Wild Camp
41:24 Kilbride Cafe & Namara Seafood
42:47 Grimsay Info
44:24 Chill & Baleshare Swim BBQ
45:50 Rocky Plunge Pool
46:44 Round-Up & What's Coming Next

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[GoingTheWholeHogg]

Our few days on Uist were such a highlight of our Outer Hebrides trip, exploring places we hadn't made it to on our previous visits to the island and catching up with friends to swim, drink gin, and try out cockling for the first time! This latest film is probably our favourite in the series so far and we hope you enjoy it too : ) Kim & Del

[lindaelizabethcole]

Great video, just came across it there now, wonderful footage, spent many great holidays touring Scotland in our caravan with my late beloved husband, never, ever quite made it to The Outer Hebrides due to time constrints etc., but hoping to make it in next year, it looks absolutely glorious, watching this has made me more determinded to achieve my dream, thank you for sharing, great job 😊😊😊😊

[michaelarcher]

My brother and I saw the short ear owls on South Uist in September. Amazing to see so close. We did a tour of Outer Hebrides from Barra to Stornoway in Land rover defender and two dogs. Brilliant.

[KD__.]

Watching this on our new TV ... Wow it's like a test video for 4k 🤣👍🏻 amazing work guys. I'm blown away by how stunning the islands are up there and by the effort you put in to show them in all their glory.

[stefeniedavidmusic]

Like the way you went from the noise of the ferry to complete silence at 2:06. Nice editing and very effective. I would love to travel to that area and Northern Scotland in general (from Canada). Maybe 2023

[dgnuklg]

Your films are so beautiful they make me cry! I wish I could be there! It's my paradise! Thank you!

[discovering_scotland]

Loved it. Especially the cockles, some of my favourite shellfish to forage

[CoastalBird]

Amazing Island Uist!! Enjoyed every scene in this vlog. Thanks for sharing all the details about tour.

[ginadelfina]

Beautiful video, and a fun chat during the second half. My favorites were the ponies, the beaches, and the thatch roof close-up of the stone weights. Looking forward to Callanish!

[simonnewman]

We had an amazing holiday on Mull after seeing your film and now we're already planning a tour of the Outer Hebrides. Compliments as always on fabulous videography and the in depth trip info chat at the the end, very helpful.
Looking forward to the Harris and Lewis episode. Many thanks, Simon & Alison

[mikelazure]

As always, this was GORGEOUS and meditative and made me really WANT to spend time there. Thanks for all the work you do to inform other travelers. I hope one day to get to the Hebrides and I'll surely be rewatching your videos and using your links to get myself a headstart on how to make the most of the visit.

[heliopolis]

I know you’ll have heard this before, but you are magnificent filmmakers. I’ve never seen anything as impressive as this about the Hebrides online. Absolutely superb.

[TheseWildJourneys]

Wow - it feels like we've been transported back to this summer and Uist while watching this. So beautifully filmed and edited! And you're right - you must have been just a few days behind us, and we went to so many similar places! What a place!

[juliefahy]

Beautiful as always. It makes me want to pack my bags this second and come back to Scotland!
The drone shots are absolutely mesmerising -- and it suits Uist so well, with its incredible mosaic of land and sea.
I was coming to the same conclusion that the armchair was preventing Dev from playing the bagpipes... And maybe a beer in hand also helps! 😅
Looking forward to the next film!

[masonlindquist]

Relaxing comes to mind. Nice videos. Just spent two weeks in Scotland and absolutely loved it. We do a lot of hiking and spent a bunch of time in the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Unfortunately, we just couldn't get to the Outer Hebrides due to time. Next time! Keep up the great work.

[donbrown]

Great video and youtube channel, thanks for posting this informative and educational primer on a visit to the Outer Hebrides. We have a trip planned this year in June and will will review this video again and again to better prepare for our trip. And per some previous comments, the video/drone work and photography are well done.

[Kubotahonda]

Your Camera techniques is so Rad ⚡TOP NOTCH, way way better than the most Hollywood movies camera man🎖️📹 ❤

[michaelmcclafferty]

Thank you so much for such a helpful and well produced video.

[meganamanda]

Absolutely beautiful! Stunning shots, you deserve way more likes and views. I will be in the hebrides this winter, I know it will look different but I'm still so excited, Scotland is one of my favorite countries in the world!

[nickhendley]

Great video, going to work the season there soon. Very informative as I'll be taking the camera for some wildlife photos.