๐Ÿ“Œ Camera Obscura in Lochmaddy, North Uist
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๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Suspension bridge currently reported as closed, removing direct access to the hut. The hut can also be approached via a 2km walk along a track from the A865 to the west (checked May 2025)

This quirky little art installation lies just across a rocky strait from the north side of Lochmaddy village. Inside a turf-roofed, stone-walled hut next to the shoreline is a camera obscura: a simple, pinhole camera designed to project the sea view onto the back wall of the hut. The easiest way of reaching the building is unusual too; access is by a rickety suspension bridge which may or may not be completely safe (check local signage) and stone causeways across the tidal channel. Highly recommended if you’re spending any time around Lochmaddy.

๐ŸŒ Location

๐Ÿ“Œ Off minor road 1 mi north of Lochmaddy, North Uist

๐Ÿงญ O.S. Grid Reference: NF 923695

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 57.610018,-7.153760

๐ŸšŒ Bus stops at Sherriff Court (0.5 mi)

๐Ÿš— Limited space to park (don’t block access) at ๐Ÿงญ NF 921692 / ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ 57.607460,-7.156555 – last section of approach road is unsurfaced

๐Ÿ“ Key info

โŒš Always open

๐ŸŽซ Free

๐Ÿ’ฌ From the parking area it’s a 10-min walk (each way) north to the hut on a reasonable path with some boggy patches (โฌค Easy) & a suspension bridge

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