Island 442 - Holm Beag, Luskentyre, Harris

Holm Beag only just makes it into the "island" category, as it is only separated from the mainland of Harris by a very thin strip of water at high tide.   It is located at the south east end of the beautiful Luskentyre Beach on the west coast of Harris.  The island is about 100 metres from north to south by 75 metres from east to west.  It is low lying and when I visited in early June 2018 thrift, bird's-foot trefoil, irises, buttercups, lousewort, tormentil and cotton grass were all in flower.  There are also patches of heather, thistles and silverweed on the island.

Looking north from Holm Beag up Luskentyre Beach

Luskentyre Beach from Holm Beag

Mainland Harris from Holm Beag

Crossing point - looking south over to Holm Beag