Eilean a Gharbh-chamais

Places of Interest

Eilean na Cille

Islet

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Eilean na Cille, south east of Benbecula is an island of the Outer Hebrides connected to Grimsay by a causeway which carries the B891. The road was built to service the pier at Peter's Port, which was constructed in 1896 at cost of £2,000 – although the anchorage is awkward and should not be used without local knowledge.

Wiay

Island

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Wiay is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It lies south-east of Benbecula and measures approximately 375 hectares. The island is very flat with fertile ground and sandy beaches to the west whilst the east is predominantly peat moorland with a rocky coastline incorporating many small islands and inlets. Wiay is situated 2½ miles east of Eilean a Gharbh-chamais.

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Eileanan Chearabhaigh

Locality

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Eileanan Chearabhaigh is a collection of small uninhabited tidal islands off the south east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The English language name Keiravagh Islands is sometimes used. Eileanan Chearabhaigh is situated 2 miles east of Eilean a Gharbh-chamais.

Creagorry

Village

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Creagorry is a village, which is situated 2½ miles west of Eilean a Gharbh-chamais.

Iochdar

Village

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Iochdar, also spelled Eochar, is a hamlet and community on the west coast of the island of South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Iochdar is also in the parish of South Uist. Iochdar is situated 3½ miles west of Eilean a Gharbh-chamais.

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