Beinn Sciathan

Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll.

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Type: Peak with an elevation of 217 feet
Description: hill on Eriskay, in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
Also known as: “Beinn Scritheann”, “Beinn Sgriathan”, “Beinn Sgritheann”, and “Ben Scrien”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eriskay and St. Michael’s Church.

Eriskay

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, linked by causeway to South Uist, and extending 3 miles north-south and 2 miles east-west.

St. Michael’s Church

Church

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St Michael's Church is a Category C listed building in Eriskay, South Uist, Scotland. Of Roman Catholic denomination and built on the initiative of iconic poet and folklorist Fr.

Calvay

Island

Photo: Nick R, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Calvay is a currently uninhabited island situated in the Sound of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, at grid reference NF810126. It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lochboisdale and Auratote.

Lochboisdale

Village

Photo: John Lucas, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Lochboisdale is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865. Lochboisdale is situated 5 miles north of Beinn Sciathan.

Auratote

Locality

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Auratote is a location on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Auratote is within the parish of South Uist. Auratote is situated 6 miles north of Beinn Sciathan.