Grimsay
Griomasaigh
Its own island on the North Ford causeway between North Uist and Benbecula. Kallin harbour, boats, otters — a working fishing community, not a detour.
Grimsay is an independent island between North Uist and Benbecula. It is the stepping stone in the North Ford causeway (A865) that connects the two larger islands — a working fishing community, not a detour.
Names people look for: Namara Seafoods, Kallin · Kallin Shellfish · Uist Wool
- Getting here
- No ferry terminal of its own. Drive the A865 North Ford causeway between North Uist and Benbecula, or fly into Benbecula Airport (about 15 minutes). Ferry timetables →
- Townships
- Kallin harbour, Baymore, and the townships along the east shore.
Grimsay accommodation
12 places to stay
Sealladh Eabhal
Cosy cottage on Grimsay, North Uist, with nearby seafood cafe and wildlife cruises within walking distance. Super fast WiFi. Short stays. An ideal base for exploring rugged shores and sandy beaches,…
Kallin Schoolhouse
Experience the best of North Uist at Kallin Schoolhouse, a beautifully renovated former school with stunning views and peaceful surroundings.
Taigh Mairi Grimsay
Boasting sea views, Taigh Mairi Grimsay provides accommodation with a garden, around 42 km from Askernish Golf Club.
Bunk bed room for 4 next to the sea
Bunk-bed room listed on Booking.com in Rossinish, Grimsay.
The Wheelhouse
A studio cabin for two on a working croft on Grimsay, right on the tidal shore with direct access to the beach.
Grimsay Glamping Pods - Pod Dubh
A self-contained pod on Grimsay with beachfront views, its own kitchen and outdoor terrace for watching the tides roll in.
Grimsay property
0 listings from local agents
Nothing for sale or to let on Grimsay right now. See all Uist property
On Grimsay
9 businesses in the directory
Annag's Home Baking
An honesty box of home baking at the gate of Shivinish B&B, Scotvein, Grimsay.
Ceann na h-Àirigh
Cozy Grimsay cafe serving tasty treats surrounded by Uist's stunning landscapes.
Grimsay Centre
Community centre at Scotvein, Grimsay: boat museum, café, gift shop, archive and post office, open weekdays
Kallin Shellfish
Shellfish merchant at Kallin harbour on Grimsay, landing and selling lobster, crab, langoustine and scallops from the local boats.
Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises
Two-hour wildlife boat trips from Kallin harbour, Grimsay, to see sea eagles, seals and otters on Uist's east coast
NAMARA Marine Supplies & Seafood Café
Stories from Grimsay
All lore →Before 1960 the North Ford was often too wet to walk and too dry to sail
Until the North Ford causeway opened in 1960, the ferry from Carinish to Gramsdale could only run at high tide, and the ford could only be walked near low water with a guide. For hours every day it was neither.
FactOne Grimsay family built a thousand boats
Three generations of the Stewart family built as many as a thousand boats from three sheds on Grimsay. The island's boatshed at Kallin still employs a full-time boatbuilder to keep the skills alive.
Grimsay — common questions
Where is Grimsay? ▾
Grimsay sits in the North Ford between North Uist and Benbecula, on the causeway road, with Kallin harbour on its east side where the Uist shellfish boats land.
What is there to do on Grimsay? ▾
Eat seafood at Kallin, watch the boats, visit Uist Wool's mill at Scotvein, walk the quiet circular road, and look for otters around Peter's Port and the tidal shores.
Is Grimsay a tidal island? ▾
No. Grimsay is linked to both North Uist and Benbecula by the North Ford causeway, open since 1960, so it can be reached at any state of the tide.
Is Grimsay its own island? ▾
Yes. Grimsay is independent, sitting between North Uist and Benbecula on the North Ford causeway. It is not a township of either neighbour, even though some addresses still say “Isle of North Uist”.
How do I get to Grimsay accommodation? ▾
Drive the A865. There is no ferry stop and no airfield. Benbecula Airport is about 15 minutes south; Lochmaddy is about 20 minutes north.
Does Grimsay property come up often? ▾
Rarely. When a house is listed it will show on this page with the rest of the Uist agent feed. Watch for Kallin, Baymore and Grimsay in the address.