HIGHLIGHTS OF GREAT BERNERA
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Iron Age Village of Bostadh
In 1992, gale-force winds revealed an an entire Iron Age settlement buried in the sands on Great Bernera Island. Believed to date from 500 to 700 AD, the contents of the excavated huts like animal bones and grain had been perfectly preserved by the sand. Take a walk through history as you stroll around the excavation and visit the nearby replica of a hut, complete with a turf roof and a small central hearth.
Breacleit
Located in the center of Great Bernera, the island's main village is a beautiful location near the lake for a quick photostop.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready for the wonderful views from the seaside dune at the Iron Age Village of Bostadh. A sprawling white beach set against the sparkling blue water and verdant hillsides make ideal photo subjects.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Stornoway, you'll travel through the moorland across the 121-meter (400 feet) strait and admire the quaint fishing villages, stone dykes and wild landscape as you make your way to Bostadh Beach.
Points of interest
Great Bernera
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs or with walking difficulties.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Iron Age Village of Bostadh
In 1992, gale-force winds revealed an an entire Iron Age settlement buried in the sands on Great Bernera Island. Believed to date from 500 to 700 AD, the contents of the excavated huts like animal bones and grain had been perfectly preserved by the sand. Take a walk through history as you stroll around the excavation and visit the nearby replica of a hut, complete with a turf roof and a small central hearth.
Breacleit
Located in the center of Great Bernera, the island's main village is a beautiful location near the lake for a quick photostop.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready for the wonderful views from the seaside dune at the Iron Age Village of Bostadh. A sprawling white beach set against the sparkling blue water and verdant hillsides make ideal photo subjects.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Stornoway, you'll travel through the moorland across the 121-meter (400 feet) strait and admire the quaint fishing villages, stone dykes and wild landscape as you make your way to Bostadh Beach.
Points of interest
Great Bernera
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs or with walking difficulties.