Machair
by LeodMusic · Linaclate, Benbecula, Uist · 5 stations · 38:31 min · 3.25 km · Walk
1. The machair: an introduction
11:01 min · In this opening section, climate scientist and local resident Matthew Topsfield gives an introduction to the machair, whilst Angus MacDonald sings ...
1417 m
2. Collecting Seaweed
8:46 min · As we walk along the coast, we learn about the historical and contemporary uses of seaweed as a natural fertiliser on the machair. In this section,...
508 m
3. Cultivating the machair
5:20 min · As we follow the coast round to the left, the water opens out to the North Atlantic. In this section, the conversation moves onto cultivating and p...
310 m
4. Growing potatoes and cropping on the machair
13:24 min · Turning left, we follow the track inland through the machair. In this final section, we learn about planting and harvesting crops on the machair. C...
1018 m
5. End
That brings us to the end of the soundwalk. To head back to start point, we recommend you walk back toward the wind turbine - either back via the b...
3. Cultivating the machair
As we follow the coast round to the left, the water opens out to the North Atlantic. In this section, the conversation moves onto cultivating and p...
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