South Uist Tourist Information

South Uist is the largest of the southern Hebridean islands. It is linked to Benbecula by a causeway. The west of South Uist is largely covered in machair with 20 miles of gorgeous beaches in sheltered bays. The east has a backdrop of a stunning range of hills, the highest being Beinn Mhor at 620 metres. South Uist fishing is popular with those looking for excellent game trout and salmon fishing, but if that isn't your cup of tea this is also excellent walking country. Try the Pick a Walk facility on the Walk the Hebrides link right for walks on South Uist. The main road runs north to south through the island but you'll have to venture off this to see the traditional crofting villages and beaches.

The island has Roman Catholic roots as opposed to the Protestant North Uist. Lochboisdale in the south east of the island is South Uist's main town on the east coast. This is where the ferry docks on South Uist and where the island's tourist office is based. The town also has a bank, post office, garage, grocers, public toilets and a supermarket three miles west out of town. A causeway at Ludag in the south of the island links South Uist to the island of Eriskay. South Uist boasts some of the most beautiful rural scenery in Scotland as well as its own Nature Reserve and even a missile testing range! South Uist Tourist Information, Pier Road, Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist HS8 5TH. Tel: 01878 700286. Fax: 01878 700286 Open: April-October.