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Benbecula

Benbecula lies between North and South Uist and is linked to them by causeways.  In addition to having a modern well equipped community School at Liniclate, it is home to a Military Range.

Benbecula looking to North Uist Peter's Port view Causeway

 To the East a small bay called Peter's Port is home to a breeding colony of Heron's.  Otters are often spotted on the beaches here, and Eagles soar overhead.  Seals lie about sunning themselves on the seaweed covered rocks in the bay, and the local fishermen land their catch of lobster.

Local fisherman Landing the catch

In 1746 Prince Charles Edward (Bonny Prince Charlie) escaped from here dressed as Flora Macdonald's maid, sailing over to Skye in a rowing boat.