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Howmore and surrounding hills

Road to Howmore youth hostel

South Uist is an island in the Outer Hebrides.

On 30 November 2006, the Community buyout of the South Uist Estate by Stòras Uibhist was agreed. This will not have any immediate impact for the visitor, but may improve things over the next few years, as already has happened on Gigha and Eigg.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By boat

• Caledonian MacBrayne, [1]. Citylink coaches and trains connect with the ferries in Oban. Details below are for Summer 2006:

Oban to Lochboisdale on South Uist 4 per week, taking 5+ hours.

[edit] By air

In the Outer Hebrides, there are airports in Stornoway in Lewis, Benbecula and Barra. These airports provide direct flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. The nearest airport is Benbecula.

[edit] Causeways

South Uist is linked by causeway to Benbecula to the North and Eriskay to the South.

[edit] By Bus

Buses link South Uist with Benbecula, and Eriskay. As part of the Western Isles Overland Route combination of bus and ferry, you can travel in under a day from Stornoway or Castlebay on Barra.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By Bus

There are good bus services during the day Mon - Sat, but little in the evening and no buses on a Sunday.

• Western Isles bus timetables

[edit] See

• Loch Druidibeg Nature Reserve

[edit] Do

• Play Golf at Askernish.

[edit] Buy

• Co-op at Daliburgh HS8 5SS [2], open Mon-Sat 8.00-20.00, Sun 12:30-18:00.
• Grocer in Lochboisdale

[edit] Eat

[edit] Drink

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Hostels

• Howmore Youth Hostel [3] Simple hostel with no advance booking (and no phone)

[edit] Bed and Breakfasts

Some can be found on the tourist board website [4], but many are no longer listed due to the charges and "hassle".

• Brae Lea House, Lochboisdale,HS8 5TH 01878 700497 [5] A guest house with ensuite bedrooms about a mile from the ferry.
• Bayview, Lochboisdale, 01878 700329. A smaller bed and breakfast overlooking (5 minutes walk) the ferry terminal.
• Wireless Cottage, Lochboisdale, 01878 700660. 5-10 minutes walk from the ferry.

[edit] Self Catering

Renting a house for a week or more is a popular option. Such places are generally let from Saturday to Saturday. Some of these can be found on the tourist board website [6].

8 Askernish/Aisgernis, a traditional croft cottage with wood-burning stove and all the comforts required for up to four people at any time of year. Located about 1 mile north of Daliburgh/Dalabrog. See http://www.southuistselfcatering.co.uk South Uist Self Catering].

[edit] Hotels

• Lochboisdale Hotel 01878 700332. [7] Right next the ferry pier. Good bar meals in the evening.
• Polochar Inn [8] 01878 700215.
• Borrodale Hotel [9] 01878 700444.

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