Oitir an Leisgein
Oitir an Leisgein is a beach in Western Isles, Scotland. Oitir an Leisgein is situated nearby to the islet Sgeir an Fhèidh, as well as near Bogach.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Eriskay and Calvay.
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.
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.
St. Michael’s Church
Church
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. St. Michael’s Church is situated 4,000 feet south of Oitir an Leisgein.
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 4 miles north of Oitir an Leisgein.
Auratote
Locality
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 Oitir an Leisgein.
Daliburgh
Village
Photo: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 Oitir an Leisgein.
Oitir an Leisgein
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.09735° or 57° 5′ 51″ northLongitude
-7.30088° or 7° 18′ 3″ westOpen location code
9C9J3MWX+WJOpenStreetMap ID
node 10858927883OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beach
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Highlights include Sgeir an Fhèidh and Eriskay Community Hall.
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