Useful tips

Is Uist flat?

Is Uist flat?

Geography. North Uist is the tenth-largest Scottish island and the thirteenth-largest island surrounding Great Britain. With the exception of the south east, the island is very flat, and covered with a patchwork of peat bogs, low hills and lochans, with more than half the land being covered by water.

Is Uist in the Outer Hebrides?

Uist is a great place to base your Outer Hebrides holiday and it is well positioned for day trips to the north (Lewis and Harris) and south (Barra and Vatersay). Get off the main road and explore the villages to the west – most to will lead you to a beach!

Can you stay on Eriskay?

There are many wonderful places to stay on Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist and Berneray. Plan your perfect holiday on one these stunning islands. There are many delightful places to stay on Barra and Vatersay.

How many houses are in North Uist?

791 households
Out of the 791 households in North Uist, 602 (76%) were owned. Of those owned, 415 (52.5%) were owned outright, while 187 (23.6%) were owned with a mortgage or loan. North Uist had the highest percentage of houses which were owned in all island areas.

Are there any properties in the Outer Hebrides for sale?

Included in sale is a beautiful solid 2 bedroom log cabin imported from Sweden, Chalet Yvonne, already set up as an established holiday let. Th… *** 5 BEDROOM DETACHED VILLA FOR SALE ON PARADISE ISLAND OF SOUTH UIST. DISCOUNTED FROM HOME REPORT VALUE OF £215,000 ***

Where is South Uist in the Western Isles?

Assignation of Croft Tenancy with House 312 Kilphedar, Isle of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8 5TB

Where to stay when visiting Uist Outer Hebrides?

Visitors can choose to stay in Scottish Tourist Board accredited hotels with great reviews on Uist, including hotels with restaurants offering rooms with sea views, or could opt for one of the many recommended Uist guesthouses, inns and bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation – all of which are easily accessible from the ferry ports.

What are the names of the islands in Uist?

If you have a particular island on any of the six islands that make up Uist that you want to stray on, head over to these pages Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay.