New digital audio trail virtually explores the Outer Hebridean islands of South Uist

STA Patrons, Geotourist have launched a new digital audio tour, downloadable from the Geotourist app to visitors’ smartphones which will help people from all over the world to listen to life on the Outer Hebridean island of South Uist without leaving home.

The tour has been curated by Visit Outer Hebrides and has been produced in partnership with Geotourist, the revolutionary mobile platform and app for the world’s stories.

We might not be able to travel anywhere right now, but we can always count on technology to help us enjoy our virtual trips and how better to experience the peace, quiet and tranquillity of the Outer Hebrides than with a tour of South Uist.

Recognised for its vibrant Gaelic culture, and with white-sand beaches every bit as good as its northern neighbours of Lewis and Harris, why not reach for your headphones and take some time out of our #StayAtHome days. Without leaving your front door, you can get a feel for island life, whether it’s getting the lowdown with locals in the pub (listen out for the background music) or listening to the gentle roll of this northerly seascape as you discover more about the geography, history and pop culture of this treasured isle.

The new digital audio guide allows explorers from all over the world to take a virtual, audio trip to the Hebrides and plan where you’ll visit when we can travel once again.

The tranquil audio tour includes the deep blue waters of Loch Eynort and as well as standing stones of all sorts, from the ancient Polochar standing stone to the stunning Our Lady of The Isles, sculpted in more recent times.

The tour opens at Culla Bay, in Benbecula, before embarking on a 9-point tour, which takes us down through South Uist. The tour can also be accessed and enjoyed from anywhere in the world through the app or via the website.

CEO and Geotourist founder, Shaon Talukder, who created the Geotourist concept said: “This is definitely one of our more unusual tour launches – but our Outer Hebrides partnership is one that we cherish deeply and are proud to bring onto the Geotourist platform. Although this tour is made for exploring, we urge all travellers to set down their suitcase and put their passports away until we’re encouraged to travel again. Happily, you can listen to the tour and get to know South Usit virtually, through this audio tour while staying safe at home right now!”

Robert McKinnon, Outer Hebrides Tourism said, “The rich culture and endless beaches make South Uist a special place for visitors. While physical travel is currently impossible we are delighted that Geotourist’s modern technology is are allowing people to travel to the island in their minds. Switch off and let the melodic voices of the narrators and the noises of nature transport you to the Hebrides”

For more information on the islands, go to Visit Outer Hebrides.

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Interviews available on request, please contact:

Geotourist  – Shaon Talukder – +44 (0) 207112-9350 – shaon@geotourist.com
Outer Hebrides Tourism  – Robert McKinnon – +44 (0) 7808098860 – rob@outerhebridestourism.org

For further information on Geotourist, please contact Lindsey Wilson, +44 (0) 7946 545083 – lindsey@geotourist.com

The Geotourist app is a new publishing space where organisations and individuals can access the technology to reach wider audiences all over the world. Geotourist works with individuals, organisations and brands across 6 continents and is cited as “the future of travel tech” within a Visit Britain Future Trends report.

Amongst its awards and accolades, Geotourist is proud to have been awarded ‘Gold’ at the International Tourism Awards at the World Travel Market within the LGBTQ category for a tour in Denver, USA. Working in collaboration with the AARP, the tour tells the story of the history, battles and celebrations of this community.

The Geotourist app is easily accessible for everyone. To take the self-guided audio tours download the free Geotourist app from the Apple and Google Play app stores.