North Uist
Uibhist a Tuath
More water than land — a maze of lochs, heather moorland, and the west-coast beaches. A base for fishing, birdwatching and the Uig–Lochmaddy ferry.
North Uist accommodation suits walkers, birdwatchers and anyone arriving on the Uig–Lochmaddy ferry. Most visitors stay in self-catering cottages; there are also B&Bs, a hotel at Langass and camping at Balranald and Clachan Sands.
- Getting here
- CalMac into Lochmaddy from Uig on Skye. Benbecula Airport is about 30 minutes south over the causeway. Ferry timetables →
- Townships
- Lochmaddy, Sollas, Clachan, Bayhead and the west-side townships around Balranald. Grimsay is the next island south on the causeway.
Beaches & walks
Published places on North Uist.
Clachan Sands (Tràigh Lingeigh)
A sweep of white shell-sand with views to Harris. Popular for walking and picnics, with machair behind.
Tràigh Iar (Hosta)
Dramatic Atlantic beach backed by dunes — a favourite for sunsets and surf watching.
Baleshare Beach
A vast, flat tidal beach stretching for miles — wonderful for long walks and big skies.
Eaval
North Uist's highest hill (347m). A rough but rewarding hike through a watery moonscape of lochs, with a superb summit panorama.
Balranald Machair Circuit
Gentle circular through RSPB Balranald's flower-rich machair — listen for corncrakes in summer.
North Uist accommodation
37 places to stay
Apartment 18 Illeray
Well equipped first floor 3 star self-catering apartment with 3 bedrooms, living room/kitchen and bathroom. Central area of North Uist - good for hill and beach walks, birdwatching, fishing. Shops…
Vallay Sands bnb
A beachfront bed and breakfast in Sollas with sea views over the tidal sands and Vallay Strand.
The Rowan Tree B&B
A welcoming bed and breakfast in Sollas with views towards the Atlantic coast.
Taigh Eva
Single-storey cottage near Lochmaddy sleeping four, with a woodburning stove, wraparound garden and two double bedrooms.
Clachan Lodge
A purpose-built lodge near Lochmaddy with a large deck a short walk from Clachan Sands beach.
Taigh Phinc
Self-catering cottage in Balemore near Bayhead, North Uist, sleeping 8.
North Uist property
14 listings from local agents
Offers over £400,000
Dom, Clachan, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5HD
For sale · House
Offers over £340,000
4/5 Carinish, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5HL
For sale · House
Offers over £315,000
Corncrake Cottage, 1 Middlequarter, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BU
For sale · House
Offers over £95,000
Tin House, 19 Allotments, Polanoir, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BJ
For sale · House
On North Uist
30 businesses in the directory
Bayhead Shop
Caim Candles Gift Shop
Cakes - Honesty Box
Indulge in the sweet taste of the Hebrides at Cakes - Honesty Box on Baleshare, North Uist, where fresh homemade treats await discovery.
Caroline's Cake Box
A roadside honesty box in North Uist selling homemade cakes and traybakes. What3Words detective.goat.prowling
Coralbox Gift Shop
Coralbox was founded in late 2015 by Eilidh (aged 23). After moving away to the Mainland to study photography, Eilidh missed the way of island life, the quieter pace and the beautiful beaches. After completing her photography studies, Eilidh decided to move back home to Berneray, where the idea of Coralbox then began. Using her own photography, an idea to sell coaster and mug items printed with her local photographs was started – first at craft fairs & tabletop sales around the Islands. As Coralbox began to grow from this, a 2 berth caravan was converted into a small shop for 2016 - a base for people to visit and buy items. In summer of 2016 work also began on a new purpose built wooden gift shop, in which Coralbox trades from today.
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North Uist — common questions
How do I get to North Uist accommodation? ▾
Sail CalMac from Uig (Skye) to Lochmaddy, or fly to Benbecula and drive north over the causeway (about 30 minutes). There is no airfield on North Uist itself.
Is North Uist good for a first visit? ▾
Yes. You have the Skye ferry, RSPB Balranald, standing stones at Pobull Fhinn, and easy hops to Berneray and Benbecula. Shops are fewer than on Benbecula, so self-catering guests usually shop in Lochmaddy or Balivanich.
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.
What does North Uist property typically cost? ▾
Prices move with the wider Highland market and with whether land or a croft is included. Check the live listings on this page — they come from the local agents and update as houses go on and off the market.