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Grasslands | North Uist

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North Uist in the Western Isles is just an hour's flight from Glasgow - and a place you can visit to get one of the best grassland experiences in Britain. Turquoise seas, golden sandy beaches - and an absolute riot of colour - yellows, pinks and purple as far as the eye can see. The coastal grassland is called the Machair - a Gaelic word which means extensive, low lying fertile plain. At the height of summer it is a wildflower extravaganza beyond excellence - in the spring come here for the birds life.

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The British Isles is a landscape of natural pasture. The variation in habitats is astounding and there are amazing places to see nature.

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North Uist - Visitor Guide

Address:TIC, Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist
Telephone: 01876 500321
Fax:01851 705244
Key attractions: Wildlife watching wading birds, butterflies, amphibian life.
Essential kit:Waterproof clothing and footwear, binoculars.
Nature watching:Best season: late spring, early summer. May is best for birds such as the Corncrake. August is best for flowers. A good place for bird watching is the RSPB reserve at Balranald on north Uist especially for Corncrakes.
Access:

Limited wheelchair access.

Getting there:

Lochmaddy is terminal for the vehicle ferry from Skye and Harris. email: reservations@calmac.co.uk
There are also air links to Uist from Glasgow.

Opening times:All year round.
Charges:Free public access. Pay car parks.
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