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North Uist

By sea, North Uist is reached by ferry from Leverburgh in the south of Harris, or from the mainland by ferry from Uig (Skye), which arrives at Lochmaddy.  A causeway now links North Uist with Berneray, to the North.  

North Uist is the largest island in the Southern Hebrides.  Approximately one third of the area is made up of lochs.

North Uist has an RSPB reserve at Balranald and it is here that you may be lucky enough to hear the elusive Corncrake calling, or catch a glimpse of the red-necked phalarope.

There are some magnificent beaches on the west side of North Uist, and the island is dotted with innumerable lochs.  There is a wealth of prehistoric standing stones, cairns and brochs.

Taigh Chearsabhagh Arts Centre in Lochmaddy has proved a great success, providing a number of jobs and forming a focal point for art in the community.