What lies beneath: a mermaid’s view of the Hebrides
The Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides is home to some stunning landscape; but there’s even more to see underwater.
“It’s not difficult to see why I love this place,” says Kate, a native of Lewis. “You feel connected to the sea and nature. The world’s issues won’t trouble you here."
“But there’s a whole other world just waiting to be discovered underwater.”
Video in Gaelic and English. Subtitles are available.

Underwater Hebrides
I want to move here and become a mermaid




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Sea Swimming On The Isle Of Lewis!
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