Back to Scotland (June '06)

Newtonferry, North Uist

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Due to my attending a conference in Rome at the start of July, I've returned home to Scotland for a couple of weeks beforehand for a wee break and to catch the world cup in a more comfortable time-zone. I've just returned from a fantastic 5 days with my parents up in North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.

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Views from the croft at No.1 Lochportain

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Amazingly we avoided any rain and instead we enjoyed a glorious few days of sunshine and relative warmth. I guess you'd say the fishing was average this time although we managed a good meal of trout one night. It's said that otters have been coming to our favourite loch and been eating all the fish. Its a good excuse and I think I might just stick to it!

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A carpet of flowers on the machair

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The animals, flowers and scenery more than make up for a couple of dodgy fishing trips though. Absolutely beautiful!

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Mum and Dad at the "Kettlespout"

.Berneray looking north to Harris