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Am Politician

Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JL

Type:Restaurants

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About

Am Politician, named after the stricken vessel made famous by Compton MacKenzie’s Whisky Galore, is the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink. The charming conservatory will allow you to enjoy the beautiful views whilst enjoying some locally sourced food, plus music at the weekends make it a must visit.

 

 

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSilver Listing Silver Listing 2013
  • Other AwardsEat Drink Hebrides Eat Drink Hebrides 2019
  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
  • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open all year (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
March to October (26 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday11:00 - 00:00
Friday - Sunday11:00 - 01:00
November to February (1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday12:00 - 21:30
Friday - Saturday12:00 - 10:00
Sunday12:00 - 21:30

* All closing times are customer dependant

What's Nearby

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  2. This stunning diver species breeds on large moorland lochs in the summer and winters in…

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  3. Photograph © David Wilson

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

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

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  6. This pink and white, striped funnel-shaped flower is found only here in the Outer Hebrides

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

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  9. Beinn Scritheann is the tallest hill on Eriskay.

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  10. Photograph © David Wilson

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  11. Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr…

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

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  13. Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast…

    1.99 miles away
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