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Rodel - Isle of Harris - Western Isles - Outer Hebrides
The village of Rodel is located on the island of Harris.The most fascinating sight in Rodel, is the St Clements Church. At one time the main town of Harris was Rodel - the ferry for Skye used to depart from Rodel - however in more recent times it is Tarbert that is the main town and port. The Rodel harbor is a peaceful tranquil harbour . Many divers view Rodel as a perfect diving destination in Scotland. The scenic road between Tarbet and Rodel is known as the Golden Road.


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Rodel - Isle of Harris - Western Isles
rodel a peaceful bay
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Rodel - A peaceful bay
 
Rodel Harbour - Isle of Harris
 
Rodel - Cliff tops
This lovely bay near Rodel is so peaceful - just sit and watch the sea and the birds
 This lovely scene was on the coast at Rodel in April
The sheep really do get just about anywhere as you can see - these we spotted at Rodel cliff tops - Isle of Harris
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St Clements Church - Rodel
 
Inside St Clements Church - Rodel
 
Cormorant
The current church was built it is thought in the early 1500's but it is believed that it was built on the site of an older church of unknown date. The church is associated with the Augustinian nunnery at Iona
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It really is beautiful inside this lovely old church. Graham admiring the architecture before we ascended the old stone stairs and two step ladders to the very top - which was worth the effort.
 
This cormorant was spotted at Rodel - Isle of Harris. The cormorant is a large conspicuous water bird. With its long neck it almost looks reptilian
         
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View of The Harbour at Rodel
 
Painted Lady Butterfly - Rodel
 
Rodel Hotel
The pretty view of Rodel Harbour - Rodel Hotel in The back of the picture.
  
A really pretty painted lady butterfly at Rodel - Isle of Harris - Western Isles - June 2009
 
Rodel Hotel - Rodel - Western isles - The building has been restored.
         
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Sailing Boat at Rodel
   
   
A pretty little sailing boat at Rodel - Isle of Harris.
    
 
The golden road is a single way road that can either be walked or driven, and runs along the coast. The road was constructed in 1897 and derived its name for the high costs incurred during its construction. Harris once belonged to Norman MacLeod of Dunvegan, but he was forced to sell the estate in 1772. The estate was purchased by by Captain Alexander MacLeod. He immediately started construction of his new home, looking out over the Rodel Harbor, and the building was completed in 1781. Today, this elegant and magnificent home has been transformed into the Rodel Hotel, with its original walls untouched, and the interior being upgraded to a high standard of luxury..
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