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| − | '''Lochmaddy''' is a village on the island of [[North Uist]],[[Outer Hebrides]],[[Scotland]]. Local signs use the Gaelic name '''Loch nam Madaidh''' | + | '''Lochmaddy''' is a village on the island of [[North Uist]]. Local signs use the Gaelic name '''Loch nam Madaidh''' |
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| − | In summer, the Tourist Information Office [http://www.visithebrides.com] is near the pier and is usually open for ferry arrivals.
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
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| | ===By boat=== | | ===By boat=== |
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| | * '''Caledonian MacBrayne''', [http://www.calmac.co.uk/]. Citylink coaches generally connect with the ferries on the mainland. | | * '''Caledonian MacBrayne''', [http://www.calmac.co.uk/]. 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. | | **[[Uig]] on [[Skye]] to Lochmaddy Mon-Sun 1 or 2 per day taking 1 hour 45 minutes. |
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| | ===By air=== | | ===By air=== |
| − | In the Outer Hebrides, there are airports in [[Stornoway]] in [[Lewis]], [[Benbecula]] and [[Barra]]. These airports provide direct flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. The nearest to Lochmaddy is Benbecula
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| − | ===By Bus=== | + | 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. |
| − | Buses link North Uist with Benbecula, and Berneray. 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]]. | + | |
| − | *[http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/index.htm Western Isles bus timetables]
| + | ===By bus=== |
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| | + | 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]] [http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/index.htm]. |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==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 | + | |
| | + | 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. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| − | *Taigh Chearsabhagh [http://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org] in [[Lochmaddy]]. This is 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). | + | |
| | + | *Taigh Chearsabhagh [http://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org] - 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. | | *The coastline around Lochmaddy and the road to Loch Portain is remarkable for the number of little sea lochans. |
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| | ==Buy== | | ==Buy== |
| − | Lochamaddy has a Grocer which sells newspapers after they arrive about noon, a Bank of Scotland and Taigh Chearsabhagh which sells books and souvenirs.
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| | + | Lochmaddy has a local shop/petrol station and a Bank of Scotland. In addition, Taigh Chearsabhagh sells books and souvenirs. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| − | For evening meals see the Hotels section. There is a cafe in Taigh Chearsabhagh.
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| | + | There is a cafe in Taigh Chearsabhagh. |
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| | ==Drink== | | ==Drink== |
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| | *Lochmaddy Hotel | | *Lochmaddy Hotel |
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| | ==Sleep== | | ==Sleep== |
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| | ===Hostels=== | | ===Hostels=== |
| − | *Uist Outdoor Centre in Lochmaddy[http://www.uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk]. | + | |
| | + | *Uist Outdoor Centre, Lochmaddy [http://www.uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk]. |
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| | ===Bed and Breakfasts=== | | ===Bed and Breakfasts=== |
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| | Some can be found on the tourist board website [http://www.visithebrides.com], but many are no longer listed due to the changes and "hassle". | | Some can be found on the tourist board website [http://www.visithebrides.com], 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. | | *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. |
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| | ===Hotels=== | | ===Hotels=== |
| − | *Lochmaddy Hotel [http://www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk] Tel: 01876 500331 An established hotel next the ferry terminal. | + | |
| − | *Tigh Dearg Hotel, Lochmaddy [http://www.tigh-dearg-hotel.co.uk] 01876 500700 A new hotel (opened in 2005) located about 15 minutes walk from the ferry. | + | *Lochmaddy Hotel [http://www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk] Tel: 01876 500331. An established hotel next the ferry terminal. |
| | + | *Tigh Dearg Hotel, Lochmaddy [http://www.tigh-dearg-hotel.co.uk] 01876 500700. Located about 15 minutes walk from the ferry. |
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| | + | ===Cope=== |
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| | + | In summer, the Tourist Information Office [http://www.visithebrides.com] is near the pier and is usually open for ferry arrivals. |
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| | ==Get out== | | ==Get out== |
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.
Lochmaddy has a local shop/petrol station and a Bank of Scotland. In addition, Taigh Chearsabhagh sells books and souvenirs.
