Just 25 miles from Canna in the Inner Hebrides, Lochboisdale (Loch Baghasdal) is a natural point of entry when sailing to the Outer Hebrides.
The town is the main population centre on the islands and plays an integral part in South Uist seafaring heritage, having grown from the herring fisheries in the 19th century. A steamer pier was built here in 1880 and, by the 1950s Lochboisdale was enjoying scheduled sailing connections with Oban, Castlebay, Mallaig and Lochmaddy.
The Lochboisdale Hotel overlooking the loch has a long tradition of providing activity tourism having been the base for generations of keen game fisherman visiting South Uist.
Lochboisdale Marina and Facilities
Lochboisdale is the ferry port for South Uist and currently offers a 52 berth facility with excellent facilities - inclusing on shore showers, toilets and laundry - and services.
There are a wide range of services in Lochboisdale, all within easy reach of the pier. There is a bank with cash point ATM facilities near Lochboisdale harbour and shops include a tourist information/gift shop, hardware store and post office and takeaway/coffee shop. You can buy fuel in Lochboisdale at the local filling station.
Mooring at Lochboisdale also gives access to a garage. Car hire, a taxi service and a regular local bus service from Lochboisdale offer easy access to the wider attractions of Uist.
Things to do around Lochboisdale
Uist Sea Tours offer wildlife cruises from Lochboisdale as well as boat trips to St Kilda, the Monachs, Mingulay and other outlying islands.
Crews sailing to South Uist might want to hire a car and visit the west coast with its white sand beaches or the Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve – a great spot for bird watching on South Uist.
Pick up some salmon from the Award winning Salar Smokehouse or play a round of golf at Askernish Golf Club, an 18 hole Old Tom Morris course, created in 1891 and resurrected in 2008. Within 15 miles of Lochboisdale, Grogarry Lodge offers a traditional hunting retreat. Sporting activities and tours can be arranged. Long Island Retreats offer fabulous croft and island tours.
Stunning South Uist wildlife tours, and hill or coastal walks can be followed nearby.
