About Islandeering
Hi and welcome to Islandeering Islandeering is for people who want adventure in Britain’s wild blue spaces – our rivers, coast, lakes, canals and islands. You will find amazing walks, paddles and swims in the UK’s most special places, those recognised for outstanding natural beauty, incredible geology or special and abundant wildlife.
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About Eriskay
An island of true wilderness and astonishing wildlife. For adventurous hikers there is a rugged free-range coastal circuit. Expect to see whales, dolphins, sea eagles, golden eagles, all sorts of seabirds, and the rare Eriskay ponies on the way. Climb to the highest point, Ben Scrien, for incredible views of the surrounding islands. For free-spirits the Am Politician is the spot for a wee dram and re-living Compton Mackenzie’s, Whiskey Galore. This book was inspired by the story of the SS Politician running aground and the island locals mounting a highly successful, if unofficial, salvage operation of several thousand bottles of whiskey. Eriskay is a hardy skinny-dipper’s delight too with a wonderfully secluded beach in the north east corner, which is a great spot for a wild camp.
Highlights of Eriskay
- Wild swimming off the remote beach at the northeast tip
- Golden and white-tailed sea eagles, dolphins, whales, and otters
- Visiting the historic beach where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed
- Hardy Eriksay ponies, descendants of an ancient breed
Getting to Eriskay
By road, cross the Eriskay causeway from South Uist. Ferry from Barra. Regular bus services from across the Outer Hebrides
Food in Eriskay
Food at Am Politician and the Eriskay shop in Rubha Ban
Eriskay walking route
Rugged and free-range, this anti-clockwise route mostly follows distinct sheep trails, but passes all the [...]
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Things to do in Eriskay
Eriskay, an enchanting island in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, offers visitors a unique blend of tranquility, [...]
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