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Benbecula is an island in the Outer Hebrides.

Regions

Settlements

Balivanich is the main village.

Nunton is a Hamlet located just outside Balivanich

Creagorry is a small village at the south end of Benbecula

Uachdar is a village at the north end of Benbecula

Other destinations

Understand

Talk

Get in

Get around

Car hire is available from three locations, MacLennan's Garage, Balivanich, tel: +44 (0)1870 602191, Ask Car Hire, Creagorry, tel: +44 (0)1870 602818 and Laing motors, Lochboisdale tel: +44 (0)1878 700 267 website: http://www.laingmotors.co.uk

See

• Beach down the west coast of the island.
• Borve Castle A small ruin just off the main road. No facilites and no charge.
• Linaclete School (Sgoil Lionacleit) has a small museum, library and a swimming pool.

Do

Eat

• Stepping Stone Restaurant, Balivanich, HS7 5LA Tel 01870 603377
• The Airport Cafe is open to non-fliers and there is free parking next the terminal.
• Have a school lunch at Sgoil Lionacliet during the summer holidays.

Drink

Sleep

Hostels

• Taigh na Cille Bunkhouse, Balivanich, HS7 5LA 01870 602522 [1]

Bed and Breakfasts

Ceann Na Pairc Guest House is located in Nunton.

Hotels

• Dark Island Hotel, LINICLATE, Benbecula HS7 5PJ Tel 01870 603030 [2]
• The Isle of Benbecula House Hotel, Creagorry, Benbecula HS7 5PG Tel 01870 602024 [3]

Stay safe

Get out