![]() Our last stop is through Kyles Bernera at Bosta beach, to see the recently installed tidal bell, before returning to the pontoons at Miavaig. Recognized as a significant remaining example of sea cliffs in our nation’s natural heritage, this area was designated as the North Shore Cliffs. Fjords are made when glacial valleys are filled with water when sea level rises. Bluffs, cliffs, and terraces form as rock is eroded. We slowly motor past the lagoon, round to the beach and chapel ruins at Temple Sands. Waves cut arches and sea stacks that jut into the water. The boat then turns to the island of Campay to see its 100-metre long rock archway and blowholes before cruising on to the clear blue waters of the Little Bernera lagoon. ![]() In summer, nesting kittiwakes take shelter in the caves at the north end of the island. Continuing to the Old Hill, with its 90 metre high cliffs, one tries to imagine how they appear in winter when the waves and spray break clearly over the top. Along emergent coastlines, such as along many parts of Californias coastline, the interactions of these gradual sea level changes and a slowly rising coastline has resulted in the formation of: a. The waters around Berisay are home to a large population of seals, many of whom are to be seen relaxing on the rocks as we pass. Over time, sea level has risen and fallen many times in the past during the ice ages. He was involved in the struggle between the Macleods and the Mackenzies, where the latter gained control of Lewis. ![]() The stack off Berisay was at one time a temporary home for Neil Macleod, one of the many sons of the last Macleod Chief of Lewis. ![]() Leaving from the pontoon at Miavaig jetty we head out of Loch Roag to Vacasay, before setting a course for Harsgeir and Berisay. This popular 2 hour Sea Stacks trip takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Uig’s Atlantic coast. When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways. Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valleyġ4 Wonderful Wildlife Tours to Book in Scotlandĭiscover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more! ![]()
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