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nd in another journal, at another time,
Dr. Johnson, standing near Waternish,
said to his friend:
"Boswell, we came in at the wrong end of this island",
"Sir, it was best to keep this for last.",
"I would have it both first and last." 

HISTORICAL SITES / POINTS OF INTEREST

1

ANAIT - Ancient site
 

2

AONISH - early 18th century ruined house & settlement of Fife merchant venturer
 

3

DUNHALLIN - prominent pre-historic stronghold
 

4

FAIRY BRIDGE - where Fairy Flag was bestowed on clan chief MacLeod
 

5

HALLIN CHURCH - manse and Church of Scotland ascribed to Telford
 

6

RUBHA DUBH - site of fierce ancient battle between MacLeods and MacDonalds
 

7

SGORR - wildlife sighting point and cliff-top walk
 

8

STEIN - idyllic shore-side fishing hamlet based on Telford designs with public yacht moorings
 

9

TRUMPAN - Steeped in history - particularly as ancient bloody battle site
 

10

WATERNISH POINT - Great walk to lighthouse. Wildlife, especially whales, dolphins, seabirds