Useful information for visiting South Uist
How to
By Air Airport 45 mins drive to cottage information http://www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport/
Car hire can be arranged on the island please click on the links
​Laing Motors
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By Ferry from Uig – Lochmaddy
This crossing takes about 1 hour 45 mins and the cottage is a one hour drive from the ferry terminal on North Uist.
By Ferry Mallaig – Lochboisdale
The crossing takes about 3.5 hours and the cottage is a 15 min drive from the ferry terminal on South Uist
Details on ferry booking please book your ferry when you book your accommodation the summer peak times are between June till September. www.calmac.co.uk
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Local shops and attractions please click on the links
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Local Shops
Hebridean Jewellery hand crafted celtic jewellery and cafe
MacGillivrays gift shop
Namara Seafood shop and cafe
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Museums
Kildonan Museum historical museum and cafe
Taigh Chearsabhagh Lochmaddy museum art and craft and cafe
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Hotels Restaurants and Cafe's
Polochar hotel and restaurant in the south end overlooking Barra
Isles Hotel Group three hotels South Uist, and two in Benbecula
Langass Lodge North Uist restaurant
Kilbride Cafe 5 mins from holiday cottage with beautiful views over the sound of Barra
Lochboisdale Hotel family run hotel and restaurant South Uist
Lochboisdale Cafe nice cafe in South Uist close to ferry terminal
Hamersay House Hotel also in Lochmaddy
Lobster Pot Bistro
Politician Pub restaurant Whisky galore and the Isle of Eriskay
Stepping stones restaurant Benbecula
Westford Inn pub restaurant North Uist serving food
Taxi Providers
There are several companies in South Uist and Benbecula which can easily be contacted from the airport.
Roddy MacLeod +44 (0) 7887842401
Benbecula Taxis +44 (0) 1870 602464
MacVicars Taxis +44 (0) 1870 603197
Aitkin's Taxis +44 (0)1878 710 333