Elizabeth's Guidebook
Essential local amenities
Excellent supermarket in Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. Fresh produce and good value. 8am - 8pm (4pm Sundays.) Cash machine.
11 habitants recommandent
MacLennans Supermarket
Excellent supermarket in Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. Fresh produce and good value. 8am - 8pm (4pm Sundays.) Cash machine.
Co-op 3 miles away in Creagorry, Isle of Benbecula, just across causeway, open till 10pm 7 days. Cash machine. Well stocked (despite photos!)
12 habitants recommandent
Co-op Food - Creagorry
Co-op 3 miles away in Creagorry, Isle of Benbecula, just across causeway, open till 10pm 7 days. Cash machine. Well stocked (despite photos!)
The nearest supermarket for groceries, with a post office. 3 miles from caravan. Great for convenience.
Lovats Supermarket - Carnan, South Uist
The nearest supermarket for groceries, with a post office. 3 miles from caravan. Great for convenience.
Things to do in and around South Uist
Visit the pigmy ponies on the way to Loch Sgioport and fish for mackerel in July and August off the old pier.
Loch Sgioport
Visit the pigmy ponies on the way to Loch Sgioport and fish for mackerel in July and August off the old pier.
Great beach rides on Balivanich beach & lessons. Book in advance. website: ridehebrides.org Tel: 01870 602 808 Location: East Camp, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA (5 minutes north of Balivanich)
Uist Community Riding School
Great beach rides on Balivanich beach & lessons. Book in advance. website: ridehebrides.org Tel: 01870 602 808 Location: East Camp, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA (5 minutes north of Balivanich)
History of South Uist island life and culture. Admission: £3, children - free. 10am - 5pm, 7 days. Museum, craft shop, café and an archaeology room. kildonanmuseum.co.uk Tel: 01878 710343
18 habitants recommandent
Kildonan Museum
History of South Uist island life and culture. Admission: £3, children - free. 10am - 5pm, 7 days. Museum, craft shop, café and an archaeology room. kildonanmuseum.co.uk Tel: 01878 710343
World famous, old Tom Morris golf course. Lost for 70 years, restored in 2008. A challenging 6,259 yards due to its unique terrain: formed around the naturally occurring grassy 'Machair' dunes - 'golf as it was meant to be'. Bookable online at askernishgolfclub.com
6 habitants recommandent
Askernish Golf Club
World famous, old Tom Morris golf course. Lost for 70 years, restored in 2008. A challenging 6,259 yards due to its unique terrain: formed around the naturally occurring grassy 'Machair' dunes - 'golf as it was meant to be'. Bookable online at askernishgolfclub.com
Take a day walking Beinn Mhòr, Hecla & Corradail. A long, hard hill walk (12miles / 8 - 10 hours). Good, waterproof boots essential. Guidance & map on walkhighlands.co.uk
Ben Mhor
Take a day walking Beinn Mhòr, Hecla & Corradail. A long, hard hill walk (12miles / 8 - 10 hours). Good, waterproof boots essential. Guidance & map on walkhighlands.co.uk
The Island of Vatersay hosts the beginning of the Heb Way, but join it in South Uist, taking in beach and machair.
Hebridean Way Start
The Island of Vatersay hosts the beginning of the Heb Way, but join it in South Uist, taking in beach and machair.
Places to visit
Along the Sgioport road. Best place for sighting golden & white-tail (or 'Sea') eagles. Circular walk around Loch. Map & guidance in caravan and online at visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Loch Druidibeag National Reserve
Along the Sgioport road. Best place for sighting golden & white-tail (or 'Sea') eagles. Circular walk around Loch. Map & guidance in caravan and online at visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Award winning Flaky Smoked Salmon; shop with hand-crafted items and speciality foods. Lochcarnan. salarsmokehouse.co.uk / 01870 610324
Salar Smokehouse Ltd
Award winning Flaky Smoked Salmon; shop with hand-crafted items and speciality foods. Lochcarnan. salarsmokehouse.co.uk / 01870 610324
Visit Flora MacDonald's childhood home and enjoy an easy 5 mile walk taking in beach and machair. Park at Kildonan Museum. Map guidance to take away in caravan, also on line at visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Flora MacDonald's house
Visit Flora MacDonald's childhood home and enjoy an easy 5 mile walk taking in beach and machair. Park at Kildonan Museum. Map guidance to take away in caravan, also on line at visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Kilpheder Wheelhouse
Beautiful silver sanded beach, with an abundance of shells; check out the football pitch, discover the story of the SS Politician at the pub with the same name and meet the Eriskay ponies. More info with downloadable walking map at: visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/uist/eriskay
6 habitants recommandent
Eriskay
Beautiful silver sanded beach, with an abundance of shells; check out the football pitch, discover the story of the SS Politician at the pub with the same name and meet the Eriskay ponies. More info with downloadable walking map at: visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/uist/eriskay
Take a circular walk around the Isle of Berneray, visit the seals sunbathing on the rocks, historical sights and the 3 miles of white sands on the west beach. website for map of walk and further info at: visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/uist/berneray
Berneray
Take a circular walk around the Isle of Berneray, visit the seals sunbathing on the rocks, historical sights and the 3 miles of white sands on the west beach. website for map of walk and further info at: visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/uist/berneray
Take the ferry to Barra for the day. Visit the medieval Kisimul 'Castle in the Sea' via a 5 minute boat trip. Watch the world's only scheduled Twin Otter planes land and take off at Tràigh Mhòr - between high tides!
Barra
Take the ferry to Barra for the day. Visit the medieval Kisimul 'Castle in the Sea' via a 5 minute boat trip. Watch the world's only scheduled Twin Otter planes land and take off at Tràigh Mhòr - between high tides!
The best place on South Uist to see common seals, and a good chance of otter spotting. A Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail location - more info on visitouterhebrides website
Loch Eynort
The best place on South Uist to see common seals, and a good chance of otter spotting. A Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail location - more info on visitouterhebrides website
Eating Out
Light lunches, cakes, teas & coffees on your doorstep - half an hour stroll from caravan.
14 habitants recommandent
Hebridean Jewellery
BualadubhLight lunches, cakes, teas & coffees on your doorstep - half an hour stroll from caravan.
Great for Lunch and evening meals.
9 habitants recommandent
Charlie's Bistro, Isle of Benbecula, booking is advised as we are limited to seating, all bookings must be made by telephone as Messages and emails are not monitored on this site.
Great for Lunch and evening meals.
The Stepping Stone Restaurant
Restaurant in Balivanich with good reviews
Chinese Takeaway
5 Johnson RoadFab & friendly, authentic Chinese takeaway food. Menu in caravan.
Transport
Car hire from Creagorry Motors, Isle of Benbecula, also available from airport. 01870 602 818 / bookings@askcarhire.com
7 habitants recommandent
Ask Car Hire
Car hire from Creagorry Motors, Isle of Benbecula, also available from airport. 01870 602 818 / bookings@askcarhire.com
Daily flights from Glasgow, Stornoway and Inverness.
Car hire available at airport
7 habitants recommandent
Benbecula Airport
Daily flights from Glasgow, Stornoway and Inverness.
Car hire available at airport
Car Hire Hebrides
Car hire based at airport. Bookable online via carhire-hebrides.co.uk
Bus Timetables for Uists, Benbecula, Berneray and Eriskay: online at Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar
[W17] South Uist: Benbecula > Eriskay
[W19] From and to Kilaulay/Ardivacher & Balivanich/Airport
[W16] North Uist: Berneray/Lochmaddy > Benbecula
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar
Bus Timetables for Uists, Benbecula, Berneray and Eriskay: online at Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar
[W17] South Uist: Benbecula > Eriskay
[W19] From and to Kilaulay/Ardivacher & Balivanich/Airport
[W16] North Uist: Berneray/Lochmaddy > Benbecula