Outer Hebrides Unearthed vs Discover Arisaig

Welcome to Outer Hebrides Unearthed ( Ulaidhean na h-eileanan), the home of virtual archaeological exploration in the Outer Hebrides. Discover more about life across the Outer Hebrides’ diverse landscapes from the machair to the moorland, over 6000 years of history and prehistory, using exciting Augmented Reality technology and a GPS enabled map to track your location along the Hebridean Way. Capture and share moments with family and friends as you explore and interact with Uist’s incredible archaeological sites. This app also supports extra augmented reality content as an AR companion app for the forthcoming Uist Unearthed book. Explore the fascinating Bronze Age settlement of Cladh Hallan, South Uist - where some of the earliest known mummified bodies in Europe were discovered. Augmented Reality lets you see the original settlement, as it would have been 3000 years ago, in the modern day landscape. Enjoy, for the first time, detailed 3D reconstructions which have never before been produced of this internationally significant site. A further four incredible archaeological sites such as the Viking longhouse at Bornais, or Cill Donnain wheelhouse are available to explore, and we will shortly be adding new destinations and reconstructions for Barra and Harris, so be sure to keep the app so you can enjoy these exciting updates! You’ll also be able to browse other archaeological resources and discover more of what the Outer Hebrides has to offer. Share your stories and experiences via social media remembering to use the hashtag #OuterHerbridesUnearthed - we’d love to see your photos and discoveries. Downloading this app in advance using a WiFi connection before your visit is recommended. The app can also be downloaded via 4G, however connection may be limited in certain areas along the trail. Features: - Augmented Reality 3D reconstructions of archaeological sites - 108 km/67 miles of Hebridean Way to explore - GPS enabled map to find your way and trigger the AR reconstructions - Take photos or videos of family and friends, within AR environments, and share them online - Animations, games, and 3D objects to explore - A directory to browse for deeper learning on the archaeology of Uist - An option to share your own thoughts and comments on your discoveries at each site - Signposting to museums and other culturally significant locations - Signposting to hospitality, retail and WIFI locations The app has been created as part of a series of projects delivered by UHI North, West and Hebrides. Uist Unearthed was delivered in collaboration with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. The project was part-funded by the ERDF Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund, administered by NatureScot. It was also funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Stòras Uibhist, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Barra and Harris Unearthed is funded by Historic Environment Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Devices will require AR-Core / AR-Kit Capability.

Discover Arisaig is your free pocket guide to one of Scotland’s most beautiful villages, brought to you by Arisaig Community Trust (ACT), the local charity that looks after the village’s assets and spaces for the benefit of everyone who lives in, works in, and visits Arisaig. Whether you’re stepping off the train for the first time, planning a week on the west coast, or are a local wanting to know what’s on this weekend, Discover Arisaig puts everything you need in one place. No signal needed for the essentials - beach guides, walking routes and maps work fully offline. What’s on & what’s open Live events listings, real-time opening hours for local cafes, restaurants and shops, and weather and tide information updated throughout the day. Local businesses manage their own profiles directly, so the information is current and straight from the source. Explore the beaches Find the right beach for the right day with tide information, weather, access and parking information, and the kind of honest local knowledge that helps you get the most from the coastline without damaging it. Operation Arisaig: interactive history walk During the Second World War, over 3,000 Special Operations Executive agents, including Czech and Slovak operatives commemorated in the village’s war grave memorial, trained in and around Arisaig. Operation Arisaig turns this remarkable history into an interactive walking tour. Follow clues, solve puzzles and explore the village on foot. Suitable for solo explorers and families alike. Ferry timetables & alerts Ferry timetables for trips to the Small Isles with live updates from Arisaig Marine if sailings are cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Wildlife spotting Keep your eyes on the water and the sky. The wildlife guide covers what you might see, including dolphins, whales, sea eagles, otters and seals, plus when and where to look. Get involved Arisaig Community Trust is run by and for the community. If you’d like to volunteer, get involved in local projects, or find out how to support ACT’s work, the app connects you to the people who make it happen. Donate If you’ve enjoyed your time in Arisaig, you can give something back. Donations made through the app go directly to ACT, with no strings attached. This means the community helps decide how the money is spent, whether that’s maintaining the toilets, improving the Land, Sea and Islands Centre, or investing in affordable housing for local people. Discover Arisaig is a free community project built by Furbs Marketing in partnership with Arisaig Community Trust, a registered Scottish charity (SC040977). To find out more about ACT and the work it does in Arisaig, visit arisaigcommunitytrust.org.uk.