The first competitive yacht race around St Kilda is to take place next summer.
In June, a fleet of sailing boats will cover around 100 nautical miles in 24 hours, racing from Lochmaddy to the archipelago, using the islands as a turning point before returning to the finish line.
A spectacular parade of sail to the start line in the Sound of Harris will take place before the race begins.
Ashore on North Uist, there will be a selection of festival activities in support
of the event which is organised by Comann na Mara -
Caledonian MacBrayne is sponsoring the race.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the designation of St Kilda's dual World Heritage Site status.
St Kilda yacht race to take place
18 November 2015