Benbecula
Beinn na Faoghla
The flat central island. Airport, hospital and most day-to-day services sit at Balivanich, with causeways north via Grimsay and south to South Uist.
Benbecula accommodation is the practical centre of the Uists. Balivanich has the airport, hospital and most day-to-day services; the Co-op supermarket is at Creagorry. If you are flying in, staying here saves a dark drive on the first night.
- Getting here
- No ferry terminal of its own. Fly into Benbecula Airport at Balivanich, or drive from Lochmaddy or Lochboisdale over the causeways. Ferry timetables →
- Townships
- Balivanich, Liniclate, Creagorry, Nunton and Torlum.
Beaches & walks
Published places on Benbecula.
Benbecula accommodation
19 places to stay
Dark island Hotel
A comfortable hotel on Benbecula offering rooms, food and a warm welcome as your base for island exploring.
Charlie's accommodation (The Bothy)
Owned and managed by local couple Iain and Emma Macrury, Charlie’s bistro with accommodation is a small family run business, offering a home from home experience.
Cuan - Luxury accommodation, Balivanich, Benbecula
A well-equipped house in Balivanich with air source heating, electric vehicle charging, and a rear garden.
Taigh Na Cille
A well located, spacious comfortable house with most amenities close by, a great location for exploring the islands.
65 BNC
A three-bedroom house in the heart of Balivanich, sleeping six with a two-night minimum stay.
Violet Rose Cottage
A self-catering cottage on Benbecula offering a comfortable island base between the causeways, with easy access to both coasts and the airport.
Benbecula property
5 listings from local agents
Offers around £165,000
28 Griminish, Isle of Benbecula, Western Isles,HS7 5QA
For sale · House
Offers around £80,000
Puffin Studio Crafts, Creagorry, Isle of Benbecula, Western Isles HS7 5PG
For sale · Commercial
Offers over £110,000
20 Baile Na Cille, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5ND
For sale · House
Offers around £125,000
5 Rathad Mhic Eoin, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5NG
For sale · House
On Benbecula
55 businesses in the directory
Am Pàipear
Am Pàipear on Benbecula.
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Benbecula Distillery
Discover the Spirit of the Hebrides at Benbecula Distillery, where handmade stills flow with the island's first spirit, set amidst stunning views of the pale blue sea and the causeway crossing into North Uist.
Benbecula Freedive and Fitness
Benbecula Freedive and Fitness on Benbecula.
Benbecula Nails
Benbecula Nails on Benbecula.
Benbecula Park and Machair Run
Benbecula Park and Machair Run on Benbecula.
Benbecula — common questions
Is Benbecula a good place to stay for a Uist holiday? ▾
Yes if you are flying, hiring a car, or want shops on the doorstep. For wilder beaches and a quieter feel, pair it with nights on North Uist, Grimsay, South Uist or Berneray — the causeways make that easy.
How far is Benbecula Airport from South Uist and North Uist? ▾
Roughly 30 minutes to Lochmaddy, 40 minutes to Lochboisdale, and about 15 minutes to the North Uist / South Uist causeways. There is no public ferry from the airport.
Do I need a car for Uist accommodation? ▾
A car makes the islands far easier. Buses run, but they are infrequent. Many self-catering cottages and B&Bs are off the main spine road. If you fly into Benbecula, hire a car at the airport or arrange a pickup with your host.
Why buy Benbecula property instead of South or North Uist? ▾
Services and the airport. If you need to come and go by air, or you work locally, Balivanich is the least isolated option on the chain. For a croft-and-beach lifestyle, look at the other islands.