Settling in Uist

Settling in Uist? Cuidichidh Sinn (We will help)

If you’re moving to the island for the first time, returning home or looking for help to settle long term, please get in touch.

Partners on the Outer Hebrides are working together to provide tailored support to ensure the retention and attraction to the islands is a smooth one.

Want to know a little bit more about life in Uist? Then check out the Uist Beo website and social media pages.

The Uist Beò platform was created and is powered by local residents. By showcasing events and opportunities, Uist Beò connects residents, returners, and visitors to the amazing things that happen on our islands. Through the tradition of storytelling the website showcases the individuals, businesses and organisations that make our islands a unique place to live, work and visit.

For more information, please get in touch with the islands' settlement officer: uistsettlement.officer@cne-siar.gov.uk

Studying in Uist

If you are looking to learn in Uist, there are a number of courses available including Art, Music, Archaelogy and Gaelic at campuses in Lochmaddy, Liniclate and Daliburgh.

So you can stop dreaming about island life and finally become an islander.