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Things to see in Isle of South Uist (United Kingdom): 13 places and when to go
Isle of South Uist is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (5), History (4). The best known are Beinn Mhòr, Cladh Hallan and Our Lady of the Isles. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.222, -7.3957
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (5) · History (4) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 284 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Beinn Mhòr, at 620 m.
What to see in Isle of South Uist
The places in and around Isle of South Uist, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Beinn Mhòr620m high mountain on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.3 km
- Cladh HallanEarly neolithic and bronze age burial site at South Uist, Great Britain5.7 km
- Our Lady of the IslesStatue in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK14 km
- EasavalHill on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- HeclaMountain on South Uist, in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK11 km
- Beinn Ruigh ChoinnichHill on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Dun VulanBroch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Ormacleit CastleHouse on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, now ruinous4.3 km
- Beinn ChoradailMountain on South Uist, in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK9.2 km
- Ushenish LighthouseLighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK15 km
- Calvay lightLighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Taigh-tasgaidh Chill DonnainMuseum in Kildonan, Scotland, United Kingdom5 m
- UisinisHiking12 km
When to go to Isle of South Uist
The best time to visit Isle of South Uist is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:03
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:15
- JunBest time17:36
- JulBest time17:02
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:39
- DecPossible6:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Isle of South Uist
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 284 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Isle of Barra14 places30 km
- Isle of North Uist13 places44 km
- Carbost40 places63 km
- Portree28 places75 km
- Isle of Harris17 places78 km
- Isle of Eigg19 places84 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of South Uist?
The best known: Beinn Mhòr, Cladh Hallan, Our Lady of the Isles, Easaval, Hecla. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of South Uist?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24.
How do you get to Isle of South Uist?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 284 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isle of South Uist as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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