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"The house is absolutely fantastic. Really comfortable with great views. Even saw the Eriskay Ponies! Will be back. " - Michelle & Peter Taylor and family
"Again we had a wonderful time in this beautiful house. The views are stunning." - Ann Collier & family, England
"Another great holiday. Our 8th year returning." - Peter, Maria, Olivia & PJ, Glasgow
"Had a fantastic time on this beautiful island. The house was amazing...a home from home. It had everything we could have possibly needed. The free WiFi and iPad docking station were superb. Everything thought of. Can't wait to come back." - McGuire family
"Fantastic views all around this house and overlooking the ocean and the hills of South Uist. Eriskay being a small island, the pub, shop and beaches were all within walking distance. No need to drive. Had such a great break. Was an ideal holiday" - Mitchell Family, London
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Sail with CalMac from Oban to South Uist then cycle or drive to Eriskay. Alternatively, sail from Harris or Skye to North Uist and then travel south by road through the Uists, finally crossing the causeway to Eriskay. Or sail from Oban or Tiree to Barra and then make the short ferry crossing from Ardmhor direct to Eriskay.
Fly from Glasgow and Stornoway to Benbecula or Barra with Flybe. On a clear day the aerial scenery is spectacular. Enthusiasts will love landing on the Triagh Mhor, at the north end of Barra: the only runway in the world washed twice a day by the tide.
Getting To Eriskay
- Explore the outstanding beaches, coves and bays.
- Admire the wildlife, otters and Eriskay Ponies. It’s also a bird-
watchers paradise…golden eagles, corncrakes, short- eared owls and more. - Hiking, walking, cycling, windsurfing, sailing and fishing.
- Sea-
angling with Barra Fishing Charters (Tel: 01871 890384) - Climb the gentle hills, Ben Scrien (609 ft) and Ben Stack (403 ft), and take in the unsurpassed views.
- Visit the local hostelry, Am Politician, named after the famous ship immortalised in Compton MacKenzie’s “Whisky Galore.”
- Play a round of golf at Askernish Golf Courrse, South Uist
Things To See And Do
Some notable dates in Eriskay’s history:
1745: Bonnie Prince Charlie first touches Scottish soil on Eriskay’s shore
1838: Refugees from Highland Clearances increase Eriskay’s population
1903: St Michael’s Church built
1935: Eriskay’s first road built
1941: SS Politician strikes rocks, spilling its cargo of whisky
2001: Eriskay Causeway to South Uist opened
2003: Vehicle and passenger ferry service to Barra commences
2006: Community buy-
2009: Major improvements to Acarsaid Mhòr harbour
History
South Uist boasts a large nature reserve and is a haven for rare wildlife. It is also home to the oldest golf course in the Outer Hebrides. Also consider visiting the Kildonan Museum housing the sixteenth century Clanranald Stone and the ruins of the house where Flora MacDonald was born.
Barra is a true gem in the Western Isles. Kisimul Castle takes centre stage in the
bay to the south of the island, overlooked by the dominant Ben Heaval. The west side
sports stunning beaches, with rocky coves and inlets featuring on the east side.
Barra Fishing Charters (Tel: 01871 890384) provides a unique opportunity to experience
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