Lochmaddy

Lochmaddy is a village on the island of North Uist. Local signs use the Gaelic name Loch nam Madaidh Get in By boat Caledonian MacBrayne, [1]. Citylink coaches generally connect with the ferries on the mainland. Uig on Skye to Lochmaddy Mon-Sun 1 or 2 per day taking 1 hour 45 minutes. By air In the Outer Hebrides, there are airports in Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), Benbecula and Barra. These airports provide direct flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. The nearest to Lochmaddy is Benbecula. By bus Buses link North Uist with Berneray, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay. As part of the Western Isles Overland Route combination of bus and ferry, you can travel in under a day from Stornoway or Castlebay on Barra [2]. Get around You can explore the village on foot, although it is a fairly scattered settlement and often a direct route from A to B is not possible because of the coastline. See Taigh Chearsabhagh [3] - an art centre with a museum and gallery, a cafe and a shop. Also worth seeing are the outdoor sculptures (ask inside for the guide leaflet). The coastline around Lochmaddy and the road to Loch Portain is remarkable for the number of little sea lochans. Do Buy Lochmaddy has a local shop/petrol station and a Bank of Scotland. In addition, Taigh Chearsabhagh sells books and souvenirs. Eat There is a cafe in Taigh Chearsabhagh. Drink Lochmaddy Hotel Sleep Hostels Uist Outdoor Centre, Lochmaddy [4]. Bed and Breakfasts Some can be found on the tourist board website [5], but many are no longer listed due to the changes and "hassle". The Old Courthouse Lochmaddy HS6 5AE +44 1876 500 358 Bed and Breakfast from 25 - 30 pounds per person per night. Around 15 minutes walk from the ferry. Hotels Lochmaddy Hotel [6] Tel: 01876 500331. An established hotel next the ferry terminal. Tigh Dearg Hotel, Lochmaddy [7] 01876 500700. Located about 15 minutes walk from the ferry. Cope In summer, the Tourist Information Office [8] is near the pier and is usually open for ferry arrivals. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!