BERNERAY
Berneray Clean-up for Nature
Berneray Community Hall, Borve, Berneray
Saturday 20th June, 11am
Hosted by Berneray Community Council
Please join Berneray Volunteers for a community clean-up around the beautiful island of Berneray and help protect its wildlife and natural beauty.
Together we'll collect litter along various locations, meet like-minded people, enjoy the breath-taking landscapes and make a positive difference for nature.
Time: 11:00am
Meet at Berneray Community Hall, Borve, Berneray. HS6 5BJ. What3Words: guides.popular.eggshell
The clean-up will include a variety of locations, from roadside verges to beaches and shoreline areas. Some terrain may be uneven, boggy or rocky, so sturdy footwear is recommended. General fitness required.
Free. No need to book, just turn up.
Refuse bags and litter pickers will be provided
Sturdy, supportive footwear is essential - especially when walking along shorelines, seaweed and rocks.
What to Bring:
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Warm and waterproof clothing
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Any personal medication (attendees are responsible for their own needs)
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Optional: personal protective gloves
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Sound of Harris Seagrass Explored - boat trips with underwater video exploring one of Scotland's most significant seagrass beds
Dept Berneray Harbour
Thursdays: 2nd, 9th & 16th July, 4pm - 8pm
Hosted by Ocean Guides & Namara Projects Ltd
Join a free guided boat trip from Brneray Harbour this July and learn about exciting plans to restore lost seagrass habitats southeast of Berneray. Marine Scientist Dr Andrew Rodger will give you a guided tour using drop-down video camera and describe the seagrass restoration project he is building along with the community.
As part of the Outer Hebrides Wildlife festival, we are really keen for you to experience what marine wonders lie just off the coastline and what seagrass contributes to our community and wider society.
Dates: Thursdays: 2nd, 9th & 16th July 2026.
Times: between 16:00 - 20:00. (each trip approx 30mins)
Cost: Free (Booking essential): www.oceanguides.co.uk or email: info@oceanguides.co.uk. Tel: 07900533247
Trips are weather dependant, using licenced passenger vessel limited to 6 passengers. Suitable for all ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult).
Some mobility is required for boarding.
Wild Ceilidh Dance
Berneray Community Hall
Friday 3rd July, 9pm
Hosted by Berneray Community Association
Step into the wild side of Berneray for a lively ceilidh dance celebrating the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival!
Guests are warmly encouraged to don local wildlife-inspired attire. Expect spirited dancing, excellent company and just enough untamed behaviour to keep things interesting. A prize awaits the most gloriously dressed beast of the night!
Berneray Community Hall, Borve, Berneray. HS6 5BJ.
Contact email: berneraycommunitycouncil@gmail.com
Venue is fully accessible.
Tickets sold at the door. Contact event host for information on price.
Wildlife & Wild Places: An exhibition of island wildlife and habitats
Berneray Shop & Bistro
Monday 6th - Friday 31st July, Berneray Bistro opening hours
Hosted by Berneray Shop & Bistro
'Wildlife & Wild Places' brings together local artists inspired by the wildlife, landscapes and habitats of Berneray and the outer Hebrides.
From machair to shorelines and sea life, the exhibition celebrates the natural beauty and unique character of the islands through a variety of artistic styles and media.
Visitors are warmly invited to come along and enjoy this celebration of island nature while relaxing over lunch, coffee and cake at Berneray Bistro.
Table booking recommended.
Original artwork will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition.
From Land to Sea in Fibre
Berneray Community hall
Monday 20th July, 2pm - 5pm
Hosted by Fighe Gleann Buidhe
Turn Local sheep fleece into sea creatures using felting or crochet.
All materials provided and instruction for complete beginners available but some skill in crochet would make it easier.
Cost: £10 per person. Pay at door.
Places Limited (6 to felt and 6 to crochet) - booking required.
Booking and information: 07788 450919
Elemental Yoga: Movement Inspired by Hebridean Wildlife
Location to be confirmed, check with event host
Wednesdays: 24th June, 1st July, 8th July, Thursday 16th July, times to be confirmed - check with event host
Hosted by Carmel Smith Yoga
A series of four gentle and immersive yoga workshops inspired by the elemental forces that shape the Outer Hebrides landscape and its wildlife.
Each session explores a single element - Water, Earth, Wind/Air, and Fire - through mindful movement, breath, and quiet sensory awareness. Participants will be guided to experience qualities such as fluidity, grounding, lightness, and energy, with references to local wildlife, including marine life, grazing animals and seabirds.
The sessions are accessible and inclusive, suitable for beginners and those with some yoga experience. The emphasis is not on performance, but on awareness, connection, and a deeper embodied relationship with the natural environment.
This series is designed to offer a calm, reflective experience within the festival, complementing more active and educational events.
Cost: £12 - £14 pp (£10 Concession)
To book, Whatsapp: 07801953648