Living with the famous white ponies of Luskentyre Beach

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The white ponies of Luskentyre beach on the isle of Harris have appeared on countless postcards and holiday snaps the world over.

But the pair, who have come to represent one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches, remain at the heart of one family who live close to the shore.

The white ponies of Luskentyre appear in pictures and postcards around the world and have become symbols of one of Scotland's most beautiful beaches.placeholder image
The white ponies of Luskentyre appear in pictures and postcards around the world and have become symbols of one of Scotland's most beautiful beaches.
The ponies, Toby, 16 and Isla, 7, belong to the MacKay family who live close to the sands. Both are pedigree ponies - Toby is a Highland and Isla an Eriskay.placeholder image
The ponies, Toby, 16 and Isla, 7, belong to the MacKay family who live close to the sands. Both are pedigree ponies - Toby is a Highland and Isla an Eriskay.
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