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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

FAIRY BRIDGE -
This is said to be where the fairy wife of the Chief of MacLeod’s left him to return to her own people. She left their son wrapped in a silken shawl which, as the Fairy Flag, could be used three times

2

ANAIT -
Iron Age promontory fort and reputedly an early Christian church and settlement. Visited by Boswell & Johnson in 1773. This site is regarded as one of the most important Christian sites in the Hebrides.

3

STEIN - idyllic shore-side fishing hamlet based on the designs of the famous architect and engineer,Thomas Telford.
Some plans for the proposed designed village can be viewed in the entrance hall of Stein Inn. As well as a tidal jetty, there are also public moorings.

4

DUNHALLIN -
The fort on the hill: comes from Gaelic and Norse. It is a prominent pre-historic stronghold being an Iron Age dun (700 BC – c550 AD)

5

HALLIN CHURCH -
Manse and Church of Scotland ascribed to Telford

6

SGORR - wildlife sighting point and cliff-top walk

7

TRUMPAN -
Historical ancient bloody battle site of 1578, with legendary testing stone in grounds of the late Medieval (12th to 16th C. AD) church. St Conan’s – an early saintly cell. Here at Trumpan Church, in May 1578, the MacDonalds of Uist burnt to death a congregation of worshippers to exact revenge...

8

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

9

AONISH -
Early 18th century ruined house & settlement of Fife merchant venturers.

10

WATERNISH POINT - The furthest, most northerly part of the Waternish peninsula.
The point is marked now by an automatic lighthouse. There are wonderful views out over the Minch to the Western Isles. If you are lucky the wildlife in the sky and in the sea can be captivating. To get there see our Walk Waternish page.