The Decca Navigator System

The Decca Navigator System

adminadmin June 15, 2023 Things to See & Do

Decca navigation technology, also known as the Decca Navigator System, was a radio-based navigation system developed in the mid-20th century. Here’s an overview of how it worked: Transmitter Network: The Decca system consisted of a network of shore-based transmitting stations strategically

Useful Gaelic Phrases

Useful Gaelic Phrases

adminadmin June 13, 2023 Local Information

Hello: Halò (HAH-loh) Goodbye: Tìoraidh (CHEE-ree) Thank you: Tapadh leibh (TAH-puh leev) You’re welcome: ‘S e ur beatha (SHAY oor BYAH-ha) Excuse me: Gabh mo leisgeul (GAHV moh LESH-kool) How are you?: Ciamar a tha thu? (KIM-ur uh HAH oo?) I’m fine, thank you: Tha mi gu math

Local Treasures: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Local Treasures: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

The Butt of Lewis lighthouse is at the northernmost tip of the Isle of Lewis. The lighthouse is surrounded by giant cliffs which house hundreds (thousands?) of seabirds and have spectacular views. VisitOuterHebrides.co.uk has a downloadable walking map (Outer Hebrides Walking Map #7). This walk is

Local Treasures: Port of Ness Beach

Local Treasures: Port of Ness Beach

Port of Ness Beach is a gorgeous beach with a large breakwater to shelter boats and views to the mountains on the mainland on clear days. It is 1.3 miles away from The Decca, which google tells us is a 26-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. For beach access, park near the slipway then walk back down

Local Treasures: Port Stoth Beach

Local Treasures: Port Stoth Beach

Port Stoth is a lovely wee sheltered beach that we consider fantastic for swimming (if you don’t mind the cold water of Scottish beaches 😉). The water is typically clear with colours ranging from turquoise to teal and the cliffs have loads of little cracks that the sea birds will nest in. It