Sound of Eriskay

Places of Interest

Eriskay

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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.

Calvay

Island

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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.

Beinn Sciathan

Peak

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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. Beinn Sciathan is situated 1½ miles southwest of Sound of Eriskay.

Places in the Area

Lochboisdale

Village

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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 4 miles northwest of Sound of Eriskay.

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 4½ miles north of Sound of Eriskay.

Daliburgh

Village

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Daliburgh is a crofting township on South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Daliburgh is situated 1+1⁄2 miles west from Lochboisdale, has the second largest population of any township in South Uist, and is also in the parish of South Uist. Daliburgh is situated 6 miles northwest of Sound of Eriskay.

Sound of Eriskay

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Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Places to Discover

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