89. The beaches in the Outer Hebrides are lovely stretches of white sand made by water pounding shells over the centuries. They are clean, inviting and stunning.

89. The beaches in the Outer Hebrides are lovely stretches of white sand made by water pounding shells over the centuries. They are clean, inviting and stunning.

Isle of Barra near the airport

90. First sight of the beach on Barra looking across sea grass and dunes to the beach.

90. First sight of the beach on Barra looking across sea grass and dunes to the beach.

Barra

91. The White Sandy Beaches in the Hebrides come as enchanting surprises where they appear surrounded by hilly, rugged and rocky coastlines.

91. The White Sandy Beaches in the Hebrides come as enchanting surprises where they appear surrounded by hilly, rugged and rocky coastlines.

The beach at Barra near the airport, looking out to the inner seas and the Atlantic ocean beyond

92. Looking at clouds as if from both sides now -- reflections in a shimmer of sea water.

92. Looking at clouds as if from both sides now -- reflections in a shimmer of sea water.

Barra

93. Lone shell in the sand, likely an Acmaeidae or limpet whose pointed shell serves to protect it from waves.

93. Lone shell in the sand, likely an Acmaeidae or limpet whose pointed shell serves to protect it from waves.

Barra Beach

94. Sea grass, blue, blue skies and sand welcome you and makes you want to linger. Moments like these feel as if no bad can exist in the world.

94. Sea grass, blue, blue skies and sand welcome you and makes you want to linger. Moments like these feel as if no bad can exist in the world.

Barra

95. One of the few remaining sandy beach airports is on Barra. Planes land and take off on the sand without the aid of tarmac, lights or formal runways.

95. One of the few remaining sandy beach airports is on Barra. Planes land and take off on the sand without the aid of tarmac, lights or formal runways.

Traigh Mhor Beach, Barra, facing the Sea of the Hebrides

96. The half-moon beach on Eriskay -- the wind was high, the air was crisp and the clouds were quickly scudding across the sky, making it a fine Scottish Day.

96. The half-moon beach on Eriskay -- the wind was high, the air was crisp and the clouds were quickly scudding across the sky, making it a fine Scottish Day.

Beach of Eriskay, South Uist, the Hebrides.

97. Looking down the beach on Eriskay across rocks, sand and seaweed.

97. Looking down the beach on Eriskay across rocks, sand and seaweed.

98. Long sandy beaches lure visitors out for walks while listening to the gentle lapping of the shallow waves.

98. Long sandy beaches lure visitors out for walks while listening to the gentle lapping of the shallow waves.

Erisky, South Uist

99. Up on the dunes and looking north, late wildflowers bloom even as they get whip-lashed by the wind.

99. Up on the dunes and looking north, late wildflowers bloom even as they get whip-lashed by the wind.

Eriskay, South Uist

100. A lone walker, our geologist-guide Robin, strides along the crest of the dunes.

100. A lone walker, our geologist-guide Robin, strides along the crest of the dunes.

Eriskay

101. Darkening, heavy clouds take away any gloom with the hope of the sun.

101. Darkening, heavy clouds take away any gloom with the hope of the sun.

Eriskay

102. Late blooming sea flowers form a delicate foreground for a view across the beach to the open sea.

102. Late blooming sea flowers form a delicate foreground for a view across the beach to the open sea.

Eriskay

103. A beach scene with a bright yellow clad walker.

103. A beach scene with a bright yellow clad walker.

Isle of Harris

104. Sandy Beach on the Isle of Harris seen from atop the dunes with clouds laden with rain billowing across the sky.

104. Sandy Beach on the Isle of Harris seen from atop the dunes with clouds laden with rain billowing across the sky.

Isle of Harris

105. The clean stillness of the beach on Harris contrasts grandly with the dark, dark skies of mid-morning.

105. The clean stillness of the beach on Harris contrasts grandly with the dark, dark skies of mid-morning.

106. Fishing net washed up on shore provides a colorful contrast with the muted colors of the sand and vegetation.

106. Fishing net washed up on shore provides a colorful contrast with the muted colors of the sand and vegetation.

Beach at Eriskay

107. Ropes for lobster traps lying coiled randomly near the sea.

107. Ropes for lobster traps lying coiled randomly near the sea.

Harbor at Shieldaig

108. Lobster pots on land are colorful, but will blend-in nicely under water.

108. Lobster pots on land are colorful, but will blend-in nicely under water.

Harbor at Shieldaig

109. Dry docked when the tide is out, this attractive wooden boat waits for the twice daily return of the sea.

109. Dry docked when the tide is out, this attractive wooden boat waits for the twice daily return of the sea.

Plockton Harbor

110. Sturdy blue boat reflects perfectly with the clouds while docked on a quiet day.

110. Sturdy blue boat reflects perfectly with the clouds while docked on a quiet day.

Plockton Harbor

111. An overturned red boat that has seen rough times waits for its next outing for lobster.

111. An overturned red boat that has seen rough times waits for its next outing for lobster.

Shieldaig Harbor

112. Do boats stored on the land dream of being at sea?

112. Do boats stored on the land dream of being at sea?

Plockton with Loch Carron in the distance

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89. The beaches in the Outer Hebrides are lovely stretches of white sand made by water pounding shells over the centuries. They are clean, inviting and stunning.
90. First sight of the beach on Barra looking across sea grass and dunes to the beach.
91. The White Sandy Beaches in the Hebrides come as enchanting surprises where they appear surrounded by hilly, rugged and rocky coastlines.
92. Looking at clouds as if from both sides now -- reflections in a shimmer of sea water.
93. Lone shell in the sand, likely an Acmaeidae or limpet whose pointed shell serves to protect it from waves.
94. Sea grass, blue, blue skies and sand welcome you and makes you want to linger. Moments like these feel as if no bad can exist in the world.
95. One of the few remaining sandy beach airports is on Barra. Planes land and take off on the sand without the aid of tarmac, lights or formal runways.
96. The half-moon beach on Eriskay -- the wind was high, the air was crisp and the clouds were quickly scudding across the sky, making it a fine Scottish Day.
97. Looking down the beach on Eriskay across rocks, sand and seaweed.
98. Long sandy beaches lure visitors out for walks while listening to the gentle lapping of the shallow waves.
99. Up on the dunes and looking north, late wildflowers bloom even as they get whip-lashed by the wind.
100. A lone walker, our geologist-guide Robin, strides along the crest of the dunes.
101. Darkening, heavy clouds take away any gloom with the hope of the sun.
102. Late blooming sea flowers form a delicate foreground for a view across the beach to the open sea.
103. A beach scene with a bright yellow clad walker.
104. Sandy Beach on the Isle of Harris seen from atop the dunes with clouds laden with rain billowing across the sky.
105. The clean stillness of the beach on Harris contrasts grandly with the dark, dark skies of mid-morning.
106. Fishing net washed up on shore provides a colorful contrast with the muted colors of the sand and vegetation.
107. Ropes for lobster traps lying coiled randomly near the sea.
108. Lobster pots on land are colorful, but will blend-in nicely under water.
109. Dry docked when the tide is out, this attractive wooden boat waits for the twice daily return of the sea.
110. Sturdy blue boat reflects perfectly with the clouds while docked on a quiet day.
111. An overturned red boat that has seen rough times waits for its next outing for lobster.
112. Do boats stored on the land dream of being at sea?