Western Isles - LIVE FROM UIST FOREST RETREAT
Scotland, United Kingdom β 0.4 km
Botarua
π¬π§ Outer Hebrides Β· United Kingdom β Altitude 31 m
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This live stream looks out over Botarua, a small place on the Isle of Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is useful for seeing the island's open, wind-swept character as it is right now, before you plan a trip or simply want to check conditions from afar.
About Botarua and Uist
Botarua sits on Uist, one of the larger islands of the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. The islands are known for low hills, machair grassland, long sandy beaches and a quiet pace of life shaped by the Atlantic. Uist has a strong Gaelic heritage and many small crofting townships, and the landscape changes quickly between lochs, dunes and open moorland.
What you can watch and when
The camera is classed as a nature view, so expect the kind of scene the island is known for: open sky, shifting cloud, weather moving across the water and grass, and changing light. Mornings and evenings tend to be the most atmospheric, especially when low sun catches the land. Depending on the view, you may also see birds, sea conditions or the changing colours of the seasons. Conditions shift quickly, so it is worth checking a few times.
Climate and getting around
The Outer Hebrides have a mild but wet and windy oceanic climate, so summer is the most settled time to visit, with long daylight hours. Winters are milder than the mainland but stormier. Nearby cameras on the same island include Berneray, Isle Of Berneray and Bays Loch, which can help you compare conditions across the area before you travel.
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Source: Webcam Uist
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About this camera
What is the weather in Botarua now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page, so you can see the latest values for Botarua without leaving the camera view.
What time is it in Botarua?
The local time is displayed on this page and updates live. Botarua follows the UK time zone, so it is the same as London time.
Where exactly is the Botarua camera?
The camera is on the Isle of Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, at approximately 57.63 degrees north and 7.41 degrees west. The map on this page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Early morning and evening light are often the most interesting, and summer offers the longest daylight. Because the weather changes quickly on the islands, checking at different times of day gives the fullest picture.
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