Local businesses

11 businesses across the islands. Looking for a plumber, heat pump or Starlink? Find a trade. Selling a sofa, offering a lift or pinning a hall note? That belongs on the Uist noticeboard.

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Benbecula Distillery

Benbecula Distillery

benbecula

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.

ClosedOpens Monday at 11am 4.6 ★
Ceann na h-Àirigh

Ceann na h-Àirigh

grimsay

Cozy Grimsay cafe serving tasty treats surrounded by Uist's stunning landscapes.

ClosedOpens Monday at 11am 4.8 ★
Ceilidh Cidsin

Ceilidh Cidsin

benbecula

Warm cafe in Benbecula Airport serving delicious treats amidst stunning Uist landscapes.

ClosedOpens tomorrow at 9am
Charlie’s Bistro

Charlie’s Bistro

benbecula

A family-run bistro and bar in Balivanich serving local produce in a relaxed setting, with ensuite rooms upstairs.

Open nowOpen until 1am 4.7 ★

Croft & Cuan

south uist

Café and takeaway at Lochboisdale pier, South Uist, serving breakfasts, lunches and baking made with Hebridean produce

Kildonan Cafe

Kildonan Cafe

south uist

Café in the Kildonan Museum building on South Uist, open all year with freshly prepared dishes and home baking

4.4 ★

NAMARA Marine Supplies & Seafood Café

grimsay

ClosedOpens tomorrow at 9am 4.7 ★

Neighbourfood Tagsa Market

benbecula

Weekly online local-produce market run by Tagsa Uibhist, ordered online and collected at East Camp, Balivanich

Skydancer Coffee

Skydancer Coffee

south uist

Speciality coffee roastery at Lochboisdale harbour, South Uist, roasting in small batches and selling online and wholesale

The Beacon Cafe

The Beacon Cafe

south uist

Community café at Lochboisdale pier, South Uist, run by a local mental health support group

ClosedOpens Friday at 11am 5 ★

The Oystercatcher Bakery

north uist

Sourdough bakery café at Claddach Kirkibost Centre, North Uist, open Wednesday to Saturday with cakes, pastries and coffee

ClosedOpens tomorrow at 10:30am 5 ★