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North Uist

Explore North Uist’s captivating landscapes, rich history, and vibrant community, where art, nature, and culture harmonize beautifully. This island offers an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking a truly Hebridean experience.

Whether you’re looking for things to see and do in North Uist, beautiful beaches, places to eat, or accommodation, this stunning island has something for everyone.

Creativity, Community and Inspiration

On the east side of North Uist, immerse yourself in the island’s artistic spirit at Taigh Chearsabhagh Arts Centre in Lochmaddy. This award-winning centre showcases exhibitions spanning art and archaeology, and it hosts events like poetry readings and art workshops. A vibrant community hub, it includes a museum, café, and shop, making it the ideal place to begin your journey. Head over to North Uist’s west side to the community hub, with the Claddach Kirkibost Centre offering a variety of events, cafe and activities throughout the summer. Around the island you will find lots of galleries and makers and you can find out more in our Art and Crafts pages.

History

North Uist is steeped in history, with Neolithic sites like Barpa Langass and Pobhull Finn stone circle offering a glimpse into ancient island life. These sites are easily accessible from Langass Lodge, making them a perfect stop for history enthusiasts. For a deeper connection to the island’s community and history, visit the Scolpaig Tower, built as a famine relief project in the 1830s.

Learn more about the past through Outer Hebrides Unearthed Virtual Archaeology App, with 2 of the 5 locations in North Uist at Dun Torcuill and Dun an Sticir.

Nature and wildlife

While trees are rare in the Outer Hebrides, the community woodland at Langass is a delightful exception and well worth exploring. It even features a statue of Hercules the Bear! It is a great family day out with various trails around the woodland.

The west side of the island showcases North Uist's natural beauty. The Balranald RSPB Reserve is a haven for birdwatchers, home to a variety of species and stunning wild landscapes.

The west coast also features beautiful Atlantic beaches, where white sands meet rolling dunes, backed by the rich machair grasses. At low tide, adventurous visitors can walk across to the tidal island of Vallay, where ruins remain of the home of the linen maker George Beveridge.

St Kilda and Monach Isles

If you’re drawn to outlying islands, head to Clettraval Hill for the St Kilda Viewpoint, offering spectacular views of this UNESCO Dual World Heritage Site. Alternatively, take a boat trip to the Monach Isles, famous for hosting one of the world’s largest grey seal colonies.

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Explore accommodation in North Uist, from traditional hotels and cosy B&Bs to self‑catering cottages, unique architectural homes and scenic campsites. A beautiful island base for beaches, wildlife and culture.
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UHI North, West and Hebrides

Study in the Outer Hebrides with UHI North, West and Hebrides. Enjoy flexible, community‑focused learning across the islands - from Gaelic and creative arts to health, business and engineering - all set in Scotland’s most inspiring landscapes.
Kelp Cottage

Kelp Cottage is a beautiful oasis of calm, offering a tranquil hideaway for guests to explore Uist. This spacious 1800 stone-built cottage is surrounded by an established garden with plenty of seating to suit any time of day.
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Am Bliochan

A unique & cosy self catering holiday cottage in the township of Paiblesgarry on the Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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Love Gàidhlig

Love Gaelic delivers online learning and visitor experiences through its Gaelic immersion breaks including a 5-week Gaelic Summer School on North Uist. Visitors are drawn into a living Gaelic heartland, attending Gaelic church services, joining ceilidhs, and using the language daily
Lochmaddy Bay Prawns

Lochmaddy Bay Prawns 2GO serve exclusively sustainable creel caught Scottish Langoustine/Prawns, Brown Crab (Claws and Meat) and Squat Lobsters when available in a variety of creative dishes all homemade/prepared. Seafood cooked to perfection!
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Get inspired at Shoreline Stoneware

Inspired by the Atlantic coastline, Shoreline Stoneware draws inspiration from its unique Hebridean environment. Beautiful hand-crafted pieces, capture the essence of the Hebrides, reflecting the connection between the land and light of Uist.
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Sollas Bookbinding

Pick up stunning hand-crafted books and boxes.
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Grenitote Pod

Cosy pod in the beautiful island location of North Uist within walking distance of spectacular beaches
Airigh Mhic Ruairidh

Airigh Mhic Ruairidh offers a peaceful North Uist escape, with Vallay views, quiet beaches and warm family-built comfort. A relaxing self‑catering stay for up to five guests.
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Beacon Light

A Jaw Droppingly spectacular house in a fantastic Location" set over a sea loch a few metres away. Architect designed with glass to ceiling walls. and views over the loch from all rooms
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Langass Lodge

Niall and Amanda and John and Ann have been at Langass for more years than it is polite to mention, but still relish welcoming guests old and new and introducing them to the Island they love.
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Balranald Caravan and Campsite

Campsite located in the heart of the RSPB’s Balranald Nature Reserve only metres from a beautiful sandy beach on the west coast of North Uist. Hear and see the elusive corncrake from your pitch. A bird watchers paradise and an ideal base for exploring the Uists. We are pet friendly.
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Tigharry Schoolhouse

Sleeping 8-10 guests, Tigharry Schoolhouse is located on the west coast of North Uist. Surrounded by fields, it overlooks Clettraval hill & Loch Eubhal. A short walk to the RSPB reserve Balranald & the beautiful Hosta beach.
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Tranquil Sands

Our Modern Self-Catering 2 Bedroom Bungalow is situated on the west side of the island of North Uist, offers beautiful and uninterrupted views from all angles and is within walking distance to the unspoilt beach featured on our web page.
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Dig into the past at Udal Peninsula

Learn about stories of families living here over a period of some 8,000 years, spanning the Neolithic period to the 18th century on an audio tour walking app.
If you go down to the Woods today, beware of a big surprise….

North Uist had a global celebrity visit in 1980 - in the shape of a grizzly bear!

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