Traigh Iar, North Uist Island

Traigh Iar beach, in a remote region of the United Kingdom, has an otherworldly beauty. Traigh Iar is a quiet crescent-shaped beach on the western side of North Uist Island, off the western coast of Scotland. It is flanked by the Hebrides' characteristic and magnificent machair topography. Cattle and wild horses roam in the vicinity of the occasional thatched-roof cottage. The beach is pleasantly private, the waves are calm, and the air on the island is clean. Skye has a regular ferry service. Traigh Iar beach provides stunning views across the island.

North Uist may be reached via ferry. Lochmaddy, the port where you will land, was formerly a major herring fishing port, and there are many things to do and see in the surrounding region.Traigh Iar, a 4km-long crescent of pristine sand, is one of North Uist's best beaches. To get there, take an easy stroll along Tràigh Vallaigh's beach. This stroll may be as long or as short as you choose.