Map of the Uists, Benbecula and Barra

EXPLORE THE OUTER HEBRIDES is part of a network of similar Guides, websites, social media and advice throughout Isle of Harris Scotland. Each area is managed by a separate organisation, all working together to provide consistent accurate tips and advice. 54 For more information go to: www.explorescotland.net | www.explore-western-isles.com Berneray BAILE To advertise in this guide contact: [email protected] 55 BORVE Tel: 01688 302075. To South Harris

SOLLAS Hebridean Way Cycle Route 780

The Uists & 56 North 57 BAYHEAD Uist £ To Skye 73 LOCHMADDYLOCH Benbecula Taigh Chearsabhagh BOWGLAS Museum & Arts Kirkibost Centre LOCHEPORT USEFUL TELEPHONE 58 CARINISH NUMBERS Golf Course

60 See Page 6 for more NORTH UIST £ detailed map Tourist Information Hebridean Way BALIVANICH 59 60 61 62 Lochmaddy Cycle Route 780 01876 500321 NUNTON Benbecula Caledonian MacBrayne GRIMINISH Lochmaddy 55 61 01876 522509 BERNERAY SHOP LINICLATE CREAGORRY Police Station Lochmaddy AND BISTRO 101 EOCHAR 63 73 WESTFORD INN 64 BENBECULA LOCHCARNAN SANDWICK Police Station Balivanich 60 101 MACLEAN’S 65 BAKERY & Uist & Barra LOCHSKIPPORT Hospital Balivanich BUTCHERS STILLIGARY 01870 603603 62 Loganair (flight enquiries) STEPPING HOWMORE 01870 602310 STONES South 63 ORASAY INN RESTAURANT HOTEL & STONEYBRIDGE Uist RESTAURANT 64 HEBRIDEAN SOUTH UIST JEWELLERY 65 Caledonian MacBrayne & CAFÉ SALAR Lochboisdale Hebridean Way SMOKEHOUSE 01878 700254 74 Cycle Route 780 KILBRIDE CAFE Police Station Lochboisdale AND CAMPSITE 67 Kildonan 101 Museum Golf Course £ BARRA DALIBURGH 66 Tourist Information £ Castlebay LOCHBOISDALE 01871 810336 Caledonian MacBrayne SOUTH LOCHBOISDALE Castlebay SMERCLATE 01871 200504 74 To Oban & Barra Police Station Castlebay 101 BAILLE St Brendan’s Hospital 68 Castlebay 01871 812021 Eriskay Loganair (flight enquiries) EOLIGARRY Barra 01871 890283 Golf Course BAYHERIVAGH Barra, Barra BRUERNISH £ BALNABODACH Eriskay CASTLEBAY 69 72 70 76 75 Hebridean Wayy 71 CAFÉ KISIMUL Cycle Route 780Vatersay & Vatersay CASTLEBAY STARTS here 75

72 CASTLEBAY SPORTS CENTRE To Oban

76 KISIMUL CASTLE sits on a rocky island just off Castlebay and was built around 1039. Since that time, Kisimul has been the stronghold of Clan MacNeil. It is completely surrounded by water and has never fallen to an enemy. Kisimul was abandoned in 1838 when the island was sold, and the castle’s condition deteriorated. 75 CAFE KISIMUL: (Castlebay) A family run licensed restaurant The castle remains, were purchased by the chief of Clan MacNeil specialising in Indian and Italian cuisine & local seafood. in 1937, who in 2001 leased Kisimul Casle to Historic Scotland for Open Daily for lunches and evening meals. Booking advisable 1000 years for the annual sum of £1 and a bottle of whisky. The (evenings). Tel: 01871 810645. www.cafekisimul.co.uk boat trip from Castlebay jetty to the castle takes 5 minutes.

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