Local businesses

Am Pàipear

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Uist's community newspaper since 1976, published from Balivanich in print and online as a social enterprise

Benbecula Park and Machair Run

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Benbecula Park and Machair Run on Benbecula.

Berneray Church (Eaglais na h-Alba)

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Church of Scotland church at Backhill, Berneray, with services at noon on the first, third and fifth Sundays

Caladh Trust

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Christian charity at East Camp, Balivanich, running a weekly cafe and support for people affected by addiction, loneliness and isolation

Ceòlas Uibhist

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Gaelic music, dance and language organisation at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, running the annual Ceòlas summer school

Clachan Sands

north uist

White shell-sand beaches Tràigh Lingeigh and Tràigh Hornais with flower-rich machair in the north of North Uist

Clachan Sands Community Hub

north uist

Cnoc Soilleir

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Gaelic culture and learning centre in Daliburgh, South Uist, home to Ceòlas and UHI, with a 200-seat auditorium

Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh

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Eriskay's historical society, converting the old island school into a heritage centre and community hub

Cothrom

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Community learning and training charity at Ormiclate, South Uist, with Gaelic childcare and a furniture ReStore

Cothrom Òg

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Gaelic-medium nursery and wrap-around childcare for ages 0 to 5 at Cothrom's Ormiclate campus, South Uist, open all year

Cula Bay

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Sandy west-coast beach at Nunton, Benbecula, backed by machair, with parking and a picnic area

Daliburgh Church of Scotland

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Church of Scotland parish church of 1862–63 at Daliburgh, South Uist, with a war memorial communion table

East Beach

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Sandy beach on the east side of Berneray, with a 24-hour live webcam streaming views over the sand towards Uist

Eriskay Community Hall

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Volunteer-run community hall beside the shop on Eriskay, hosting ceilidhs, bingo, quizzes and a youth club

Eriskay Football Club

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Amateur club founded in 1960 whose hillside pitch at Cnoc na Monadh, Eriskay, was named by FIFA among the world's most remarkable places to play

Eriskay Pony Society

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Breed society protecting and promoting the critically endangered Eriskay pony, with a stud book and annual breed show

Grimsay Centre

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Community centre at Scotvein, Grimsay: boat museum, café, gift shop, archive and post office, open weekdays

Grimsay Harbour Museum

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Community-run boat museum at Ceann na h-Àirigh, Grimsay, displaying Stewart-built Grimsay boats, with café and shop

Howmore Church

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White-harled 1858 Church of Scotland kirk at Howmore, South Uist, known for its central enclosed communion table

Jetty Beach

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Kildonan beach

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White sand beach and machair on the west coast of South Uist, a short drive from Kildonan Museum

Liniclate Beach

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Long sandy beach and machair on the south-west coast of Benbecula, reached from Liniclate, with breeding waders

Lochboisdale Mission Church

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Small stone church of 1905 overlooking the harbour at Lochboisdale, South Uist, refurbished in recent years

North Beach

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White-sand beach on the north coast of Berneray, reached on foot from the end of the Ruisigearraidh track

North Uist Amateur Athletics Club

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Volunteer-run athletics club for all ages on North Uist, training at Paible and the Liniclate track

North Uist Angling Club

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Club founded in 1952 with over 100 members, offering day and season permits for brown trout fishing on the North Uist lochs.

North Uist Community Church

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Independent Christian congregation meeting in the community hall at Lochmaddy, North Uist

Otter Mountain

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Outdoor learning and play sessions for young children on North Uist, run by teacher Emily Durie

Our Lady of Sorrows

south uist

Modernist Catholic church of 1965 at Garrynamonie, South Uist, largely built by its parishioners

Queens Beach

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Sandy bay on the south of Berneray beside the Giant MacAskill monument and the cleared village of Sheabie

Saint Bride's Catholic Church

south uist

Roman Catholic church of 1966 at West Gerinish, South Uist, below the Our Lady of the Isles statue; listed as open at all times

Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

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Roman Catholic church at Howbeg, South Uist, part of Bornish parish and served from Ardkenneth

Saturday Club

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Saturday Club on North Uist.

Sguais Uibhist

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Community squash club with a refurbished court at East Camp, Balivanich, Benbecula; leagues and online court booking

St Mary's Catholic Church

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Roman Catholic church of 1837 at Bornish, South Uist, remodelled in the 1950s, category B listed and open at all times

St Peter's Catholic Church

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Roman Catholic parish church of 1868 at Daliburgh, South Uist, open daily with Sunday Mass at 11.30am

Stonebridge Hall

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Community hall at Staoinebrig, South Uist, hosting social events and serving as the island's resilience centre

Storas Uibhist

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Community company managing the South Uist Estate since the 2006 buy-out, including crofting, wind farm, harbour and golf course; office in Daliburgh

Tagsa Uibhist

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Uist health and wellbeing charity at East Camp, Balivanich, providing care at home, community transport and community gardens

Talla An Iochdair

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Community hall at Iochdar, South Uist, run by the Iochdair Community Association for weddings, events and sales

Talla Chidhe

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Community hall at Lochboisdale pier, South Uist, managed by the Lochboisdale Amenity Trust

Traigh Iar

north uist

White shell-sand beach and machair at Sollas on the north coast of North Uist, with summer wildflowers and corncrakes

UHI North West and Hebrides

north uist

UHI art school in Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, offering NC Art and Design and BA (Hons) Fine Art

Uist & Barra Football Association

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Summer amateur football league for six clubs across Uist and Barra, affiliated to the Scottish Amateur FA

Volunteer Centre Western Isles – Uist

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The Volunteer Centre Uist are a free, independent, non-profit and values driven service wanting to support social, environmental and cultural activities across Uist.