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MAY
Thurs 10th May Harris Ranger Guided Walk – Molingeanais. Meet: Urgha, end of path (NB 184 004. Distance: 6 miles. Level: Grade B.
An opportunity to visit the remote village of Molingeanis on the shore of Loch Trolamaraig. This is a sheltered sea loch with plenty of wildlife and a wealth of cultural heritage. Bring lunch. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information 10am-2.30pm
Thurs 17th May Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Golden Eagle Walk
Meet: Bogha Glass Carpark (NB 186 115). Distance: up to 6 miles. Level: Grade B. North Harris has one of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in Europe and the area offers superb chances of seeing this iconic predator. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information and to book a place on this walk. 10am-1.30pm
Thurs 24th May Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Bag a Beinn - An Cliseam Meet: at the carpark 6 miles north of Tarbert on the A859 at NB 173 057. Distance 5 miles. Level: Grade C. Reach the summit of An Cliseam (799m), the highest peak in the Western Isles and the Island’s only Corbett. Bring lunch. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information and to book a place on this walk. 11am-5pm
Thurs 31st May Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Reinigeadal to Loch Trolamaraig. Meet: Reinigeadal (NB 223 016), Distance: 3 miles. Level: Grade B. The remote village of Reinigeadal was the last Scottish settlement to be connected by road in 1989, and the whole area is steeped in history. This is an easy walk along the shoreline path past evocative ruins to the head of Loch Trolamaraig, where the rugged hills meet a sheltered sea loch.. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information and to book a place on this walk 1-4pm
JUNE
Thurs 7th June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Molingeanais. Meet: Urgha, end of path (NB 184 004), Distance: 6 miles. Level: Grade B.
Details as 10th May. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information 10am-2.30pm
Tues 12th June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Golden Eagle Walk
Meet: Bogha Glass Carpark (NB 186 115), Distance: up to 6 miles Level: Grade B Walk details as 17th May Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information
Thurs 14th June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Bag a Beinn - Tiorga Mor
Meet: the end of the track just to the East of Abhainn Suidhe (NB 052 078), Distance: 8 miles Level: Grade C. Much of the walk is across rough hill ground. Bring Lunch. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information 11am-5pm
Tues 19th June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Golden Eagle Walk
Meet: Bogha Glass Carpark (NB 186 115), Distance: up to 6 miles Level: Grade B Walk details as 17th May Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information
Thurs 21st June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Sron Uladail. Meet: Start of track on right just to E of Abhainn Suidhe Castle (NB 052 077), Distance: 6 miles Level: Grade B. A chance to visit Sron Uladail, the largest overhanging cliff in the UK. As well as spectacular scenery the area also offers great opportunities for seeing eagles, deer and moorland plants. Bring lunch. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information 10.30am – 3pm
Tues 26th June Harris Ranger Walks - Huisinis Machair Flowers
Meet: Huisinis car park (NA 992 120), Distance: 2 miles Level: Grade A .
An easy walk across the Huisinis machair to investigate its unique flora as well as learning some of the traditional uses for its plants.. Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information 1-3pm
Thurs 28th June Harris Ranger Guided Walk - Golden Eagle Walk
Meet: Bogha Glass Carpark (NB 186 115), Distance: up to 6 miles Level: Grade B Walk details as 17th May Please contact Robin Reid, the North Harris Ranger on 01859 502222 or robin@north-harris.org for information
JULY
Wednesday 4th July North Harris Agricultural Show. Willow Park, Urgha, East Tarbert. 1 pm
Exhibitions and Interesting Places to Visit in Harris
On now to end October Mon - Sat Holmasaig Studio Gallery, Quidinish, HS3 3JQ, Harris Watercolour paintings, Japanese woodblock prints, Giclee prints, cards and new St Kilda artwork by Margarita Williams DA (Glasgow School of Art) and invited artists. A welcoming working studio and gallery set in the stunning location of Quidinish overlooking Loch Finsbay. Open 11am – 5pm or by appointment at other times. Visitors Welcome. 01859 530 401 www.holmasaiggallery.com
On now Mon - Sat Seallam Visitor Centre, Northton Na-H-Eilthirich – The Emigrants Exhibition Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm
On now Mon – Sat Seallam Visitor Centre, Northton The People of St Kilda – Exhibition by Bill Lawson
On now Mon – Sat Seallam Visitor Centre, Northton Margarita Williams St Kilda Art Exhibition
Seallam Visitor Centre, Northton is open 10am – 5pm Mon to Sat all year. Refreshments available Contact 01859 520258 e-mail seallam@aol.com
All year round Scarista Studio, S.W. Harris. An Exhibition of Paintings by David Miles. Visitors Welcome. 01859 550 224. www.milespaintings.co.uk
On now Skoon Art Café, Geocrab, Harris. Exhibition of original oil paintings by resident artist Andrew John Craig. See www.skoon.com for opening times and more details.
On now to end October Mon - Sat Finsbay Gallery, Finsbay Mixed selling exhibition of paintings & artists prints by many artists, for the first time buyer & collector alike. Mainly about Harris and islands including St Kilda. Come and See!
Open Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm. Or telephone 01859 530 244 for appointment. www.finsbaygallery.co.uk
Opening for Season – 15th April. Scalpay Linen, Outend, Isle of Scalpay. Quality fabrics in natural fibres woven on the premises and available for sale. Also exotic handspuns. Very free range eggs straight from the croft. 3 hour starter spinning course - £20 by arrangement. Contact Sheila on 01859 540 298, scalpaylinen@hebrides.net www.scalpaylinen.blogspot.com Open Mon/Wed/Fri 9am to 5pm.
Regular Events
Every Monday (term time only) Tarbert Community Centre Army Cadet Force. Fieldcraft, weapon handling, sports, expeditions and much more. Newcomers aged 12 and above, boys and girls, always welcome. Contact Tim Martin. 01859 550238 7 – 9 pm
Every Wednesday Tarbert Community Centre Zumba! The Latin-based dance-fitness craze sweeping the nation!
Contact Kate Swaine. 01859 502676 for more information. No dance experience necessary. Wear trainers and bring a bottle of water! 6 – 7 pm
Every Thursday 9.45 – 11.00 am Pilates Plus Class North Harris Prior Booking Essential. Contact Peggy Briggs: 01859 502376 or email peggy.briggs1@virgin.net.
Every Thursday (term time only) Tarbert Community Centre Harris Gaelic Choir. Come and sing along with this friendly group! You do not need to be able to read music or speak Gaelic – we sing all kinds of music. Contact John Masterson. 01859 530463 7.30 – 9.30 pm
