Outer Hebrides
North Harris Eagle Observatory
Welcome
North Harris has one of the densest populations of golden eagles in Europe.
The observatory is a timber hide with a turf roof at the head of Glen Meavaig. It's a half-hour walk along a good track from the car park on the road out to Hushinish. Inside there's shelter, a bench and a wide window looking up the glen. Outside you may see red deer and mountain hares, and with luck an eagle overhead. White-tailed eagles show up in winter too. It's free and run by the North Harris Trust. Bring binoculars, a flask and plenty of patience.
Close by
Harris Tweed Isle of Harris, Tarbert8 miles11 min by road
Essence of Harris, Tarbert8 miles12 min by road
The Golden RoadThe single-track road of 1897 along the rocky east coast of South Harris, through a string of tiny townships.13 miles17 min by road
Seilebost Beach, HarrisA white beach on the south side of Luskentyre Bay, looking over the water to Taransay and Ben Luskentyre.18 miles24 min by road
Luskentyre Beach, HarrisThe largest and most spectacular of the Harris beaches, a great bay of white sand and turquoise water below the North Harris hills.18 miles24 min by road
Nisabost Beach & MacLeod’s StoneA white-sand beach on the west coast of Harris, with a tall prehistoric standing stone on the headland above.19 miles25 min by road
Stay nearby
Places to stay near North Harris Eagle Observatory, and when each is next free.
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