Balelone

Balelone is a house in Western Isles, Scotland. Balelone is situated nearby to the peak Carra-crom, as well as near the lake Loch Sgileabhat.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Scolpaig Tower and RRH Benbecula.

Scolpaig Tower

Tower

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Scolpaig Tower is a Georgian folly located near the village of Scolpaig on the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The name probably derives from the Old Norse scolpvik, or 'Scolp Bay'. Scolpaig Tower is situated 3,700 feet north of Balelone.

RRH Benbecula

Military installation

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Remote Radar Head Benbecula or RRH Benbecula, is an air defence radar station operated by the Royal Air Force. It is located at Cleitreabhal a'Deas, 17 kilometres from Lochmaddy on the isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. RRH Benbecula is situated 2 miles southeast of Balelone.

Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist

Ruins

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Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is a ruins, which is situated 2½ miles southwest of Balelone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tigharry and Malaclete.

Tigharry

Village

Photo: Dave Fergusson, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Tigharry is a small village on the west of North Uist. It is mostly a farming community. There are a few rocky beaches and one point of interest is Kettle's Cave. Tigharry is situated 1½ miles southwest of Balelone.