Coast & Sea Areas

Wild Harris

Coast and Sea Introduction

Boreray James Smith_1641907438.jpgBoreray    (Photo: James Smith)

With over a hundred of miles of coastline and countless offshore islands, ranging from St Kilda in the West and the beaches and cliffs of the Atlantic coast, to the relatively sheltered rocky bays of the East coast overlooking the rich waters of the Minch.

Horgabost Best Light Images_1228231403.jpgHorgabost    (Photo: Best Light Images)

The great extent, variety and isolation of these relatively undisturbed habitats makes Harris an internationally recognised mecca for marine wildlife.

cuckoo wrasse closeup.jpgCuckoo Wrasse    (Photo: Paul Tyler)

A tour through the following sections demonstrates what can be seen on and around the shores of Harris.


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