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Balivanich
Also known as: Baile a' Mhanaich
Balivanich — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balivanich is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 530 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4700°, -7.3800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balivanich (Scottish Gaelic: Baile a' Mhanaich [palə ˈvanɪç]) is a village on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. It is the main centre for Benbecula and the adjacent islands of North Uist, South Uist and several smaller islands. Balivanich is within the parish of South Uist.
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Background
History
The name meaning "town of the monk" possibly relates to a monastery which may have been founded here as early as during the 6th century. Teampull Chaluim Chille, an ancient church dedicated to Columba, might have been part of this monastery; its remains can still be seen south of the village. An airfield to the north, built during World War II, became the control centre for the Hebrides rocket range, established in 1957 at the height of the Cold War. It is now Benbecula Airport.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4700, -7.3800
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS7 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Population
- 530
Sources
- wikidata: Q805000 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balivanich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Balivanich (West).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Deep Sea Range
Other places · 0.2 km
Uist and Barra Hospital
Islands · 0.5 km
Teampull and Tobar Chaluim Chille, church and well, Balivanich
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Teampull Chaluim Chille
Historic houses · 0.6 km
RRH Benbecula
Islands · 0.8 km
Teampull Mhuire
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Nunton Church
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Nunton
Other places · 1.5 km
Benbecula Airport
Islands · 1.6 km
Nunton Farm Land Raid 1923
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Bàgh Chulla
Beaches · 1.8 km
Ostail Bhaile nan Cailleach
Hostels · 1.9 km
Balivanich, located in the Scottish Highlands, has a population of 530. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 530
- Constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Balivanich
101 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Balivanich →
Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Baleshare
Baleshare — flat tidal island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Benbecula
Benbecula — island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Flodaigh
Flodaigh — a tidal island lying to the north of Benbecula and south of Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bàgh nam Faoileann
Bàgh nam Faoileann — bay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK; eastern part of the channel between South Uist and Benbecula.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Islands
Borve Castle
Borve Castle — castle ruins in Benbecula, Scotland.
📷 4Islands · Scottish Islands
Eilean a' Ghiorr
Eilean a' Ghiorr — island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Eilean Leathann
Eilean Leathann — island of the Uist islands, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Eileanan Chearabhaigh
Eileanan Chearabhaigh — group of small uninhabited tidal islands off the south east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
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📷 3📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Nunton Church
Nunton Church — church in Nunton, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Teampull na Trionaid
Teampull na Trionaid — church ruins in North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Teampall na Trianaid
Teampall na Trianaid — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche
Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Lochan Nan Carranan
Dun Lochan Nan Carranan — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun na h-Ola, site
Dun na h-Ola, site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Fhearchair, site
Dun Fhearchair, site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Cherein, dun site
Dun Cherein, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Mhic Uisdein
Dun Mhic Uisdein — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dùn Bhorosdail
Dùn Bhorosdail — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Barp Hacklett Cairn
Barp Hacklett Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Uist and Barra Hospital
Uist and Barra Hospital in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Teampull and Tobar Chaluim Chille, church and well, Balivanich
Teampull and Tobar Chaluim Chille, church and well, Balivanich — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Teampull Chaluim Chille
Teampull Chaluim Chille — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Teampull Mhuire
Teampull Mhuire — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balivanich
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Ostail Bhaile nan Cailleach
Ostail Bhaile nan Cailleach — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Shellbay Caravan & Camping Park
Shellbay Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Moorcroft Campsite and Bunkhouse
Moorcroft Campsite and Bunkhouse — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
The Creel Yard Camp site and Bunk Houses
The Creel Yard Camp site and Bunk Houses — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 3Hostels · Scottish Islands
The Tractor Shed - Camping Pods and Bunkhouse
The Tractor Shed - Camping Pods and Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balivanich?
- Balivanich is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS7 5LN).
- What is Balivanich?
- Balivanich — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balivanich?
- Drivers can use postcode HS7 5LN.
- Is Balivanich free to visit?
- Yes, Balivanich is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balivanich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS7 5LN. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.