The Outer Hebrides – also in the news
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The Telegraph Travel Sept 2022
Where to stay: Uist Forest Retreat
‘I take a walk along two adjacent beaches, Traigh Iar and Traigh Ear, exploring a blissful blur of seemingly endless hidden bays, spits and headlands that draw away to the horizon. The sands peter out by the shingle spit of Corran Aird a Mhorain. The light on this bay, particularly at low tide – or just before the ebb is complete – is remarkable, resembling a collage of contrails of yellow, white and green….’
The Observer May 2022
10 of the best UK birdwatching breaks
‘Combining areas rich in birdlife with birder-friendly places to stay, these breaks offer truly immersive birdwatching experiences.’
Country File January 2022
Best places to stay for birdwatchers
‘Home to Britain’s largest bird, the white-tailed eagle, as well as its smallest, the goldcrest (it weighs the same as a 20p piece), the island of North Uist is a birding paradise. Guests at Uist Forest Retreat will be treated to views of Vallay Island and the hills of Harris from luxury wooden cabins up in the treetops, where short-eared owls, merlins and hen harriers may also be spotted. uistforestretreat.co.uk’
Your Scottish Wedding August 2021
11 of the top mini-moon hide aways in Scotland 2021
‘If your minimoon dream includes escaping to the islands do it in style at Uist Forest Retreat where you’ll find luxury treehouse accommodation in the Outer Hebrides. Your self-catered treehouse accommodation is set within sheltered forestry with stunning sea views and access to the Claddach Vallay strand.
You’ll love the wrap-around windows meaning you can make the most of those sea views while you cosy up by the wood-burning stove.’
Host Unusual July 2021
25 of the Best Romantic Treehouses for Starry-Eyed Couples
‘Reconnect with nature from the comfort of a rustic treetop cabin, set on the wild and exceptionally scenic ‘edge of Britain’. There are fewer British locations more visually mesmerising than North Uist, part of the unspoilt and sparsely-populated OUter Hebrides. The simple life reigns supreme on this windswept edge of Britain, and you’ll find plenty of natural wonders to tempt you….
The Telegraph May 2021
Who needs the Caribbean? The Outer Hebrides has beaches to rival Punta Cana
‘ The site has since been designated a National Scenic Area and is home to a healthy population of birds and deer. With lofty treehouse views of Vallay island bordered by the pines, the upmarket accommodation feels almost Alpine, were it not for the Atlantic expanse at the retreat’s gates.’
The Telegraph May 2021
‘The best places to stay in the Western Isles for starry skies and deserted beaches’
‘ Despite stiff competition, this luxury treehouse retreat on North Uist – a short ferry ride from Harris – is hard to beat for forest and sea views….’
Condé Nast Traveller July 2020
10 stays in the UK that contribute to conservation projects
‘Reflecting the surrounding landscape, where prehistoric ruins jut out of undulating peat bogs, Uist Forest Retreat’s treehouse cabins match the wheelhouse design of the island’s Iron Age history. They differ, of course, in comfort and elevated views, which stretch as far as Harris and Vallay.’
Visit Scotland January 2020
15 Mini-Moon Break Ideas in Scotland
‘Immerse yourself in nature on the beautiful island of North Uist. The perfect mini-moon destination giving you the opportunity to explore Scotland’s wildlife and natural fauna. Once you have finished exploring for the day, kick your feet up and watch the world go by as you take in the mesmerising views of the Atlantic Ocean. Seafood lovers will also not want to miss out on trying some of the UK’s freshest shellfish.’
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The Times 19th April 2019
’50 best secret beaches in the UK
From hidden coves in Cornwall to wild shores in Scotland, we reveal where to go to escape the crowds — and where to book a room near by’
AirBnB / The Daily Mail 29th March 2019
‘They’re all glass acts! The jaw-dropping Airbnb properties that let the light stream in’
The Guardian 25th August 2018
‘It’s not over yet: 20 great late-summer escapes in the UK’
The BBC 06th March 2018
The BBC spotted our image and asked if they could share it on their website, we were delighted for it to be seen here.
Daily Mail 07th March 2018
The eagle image goes viral…. We didn’t offer permission to any of the tabloids to print the image, in fact we stopped answering their persistent calls in the end. They went ahead and printed it anyway….!
The Sun 07th March 2018
The eagle image goes viral….
The Scottish Sun 07th March 2018
The eagle image goes viral….