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Coilleag a Phrionnsa

Eriskay, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JN

Type:Scenic Locations

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The' SS Politician' struck rocks near here in the Sound of Eriskay on its way to America in 1941. It was loaded with 264,000 bottles of scotch whisky.The film 'Whisky Galore" was based on this incident.

The ferry terminal for the car and passenger ferry to Barra is situated adjacent to this beach.

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A long sandy beach which lends itself very well for photography in evening light. There is a small outcrop of rocks at the south end of the beach.

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What's Nearby

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  2. Prince Charles Edward Stuart's first landfall in Scotland was on the Island of Eriskay on…

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  3. Whilst exploring Eriskay, you may come across wild Eriskay ponies.

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  2. Common Seals can be found in small numbers and usually present themselves on the rocks.

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  3. Highest point on the Isle of Eriskay at 185 metres

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  6. Eriskay is famed for its Eriskay Jersey’s

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  7. Am Baile Beach

    The beach is a stunning white sandy beach and easily accessible from the village, near am…

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  8. Photograph © David Wilson

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  11. Photograph © David Wilson

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