"This volcanic archipelago, with its spectacular landscapes, is situated
off the coast of the Hebrides and comprises the islands of Hirta, Dun,
Soay and Boreray. It has some of the highest cliffs in Europe, which
have large colonies of rare and endangered species of birds, especially
puffins and gannets. The archipelago, uninhabited since 1930, bears the
evidence of more than 2,000 years of human occupation in the extreme
conditions prevalent in the Hebrides. Human vestiges include built
structures and field systems, the cleits and the traditional Highland
stone houses. They feature the vulnerable remains of a subsistence
economy based on the products of birds, agriculture and sheep farming." -http://whc.unesco.org
An awesome postcard!
Thank you so much, Julia!
I enjoyed reading visitors' experiences about this place at TripAdvisor... :)
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