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Things to see in Isle of North Uist (United Kingdom): 13 places and when to go
Isle of North Uist is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (4), Mountains (2). The best known are Barpa Langass, Pobull Fhinn and Dun an Sticir. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.5988, -7.1591
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (4) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 295 km as the crow flies
What to see in Isle of North Uist
The places in and around Isle of North 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.
- Barpa LangassChambered cairn in Scotland8.5 km
- Pobull FhinnStone circle in Scotland8.3 km
- Dun an SticirBroch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Teampull na TrionaidChurch ruins in North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK13 km
- Loch MaddySea loch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- Na Fir BhrèigeArchaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK4.7 km
- Borve HillHill on Berneray in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an DuinArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.2 km
- Loch BorveBay in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Leacach an Tigh Cloiche,chambered cairn,standing stone and houseNature · Mountains12 km
- Hebridean WayHiking12 km
- Loch Hunder,dun S of LochmaddyArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK3.3 km
- Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts CentreMuseum in Isle of North Uist, Scotland, United Kingdom3 m
When to go to Isle of North Uist
The best time to visit Isle of North 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 not6:58
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:19
- JunBest time17:42
- JulBest time17:07
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:35
- DecPossible6:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. 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 North Uist
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 295 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 Harris17 places34 km
- Isle of South Uist13 places44 km
- Portree28 places46 km
- Carbost40 places58 km
- Isle of Barra14 places74 km
- Isle of Lewis23 places79 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of North Uist?
The best known: Barpa Langass, Pobull Fhinn, Dun an Sticir, Teampull na Trionaid, Loch Maddy. 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 North Uist?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18.
How do you get to Isle of North Uist?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 295 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 North 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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