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Lochboisdale
Also known as: Loch Baghasdail
Lochboisdale — 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
Lochboisdale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1500°, -7.3100°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochboisdale (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Baghasdail [ɫ̪ɔx ˈbɤːs̪t̪ɪl]) is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865.
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Background
History
The town profited from the herring boom in the 19th century, and a steamer pier was built in 1880. In 1905, a mission church was built, and by 1953, steamers were connecting Lochboisdale with Oban, Castlebay, Mallaig and Lochmaddy.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1500, -7.3100
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q1016308 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochboisdale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The A865 road through Lochboisdale (geograph 4245080).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Loch Baghasdail
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
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Islands · 0.7 km
Gasaigh lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Meeting Place
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
(3 pitches - booking advisable)
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
South Uist Hostel
Hostels · 1.5 km
Papar
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Beinn Ruigh Choinnich
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Lochboisdale
Villages · 1.9 km
Loch Boisdale
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Calvay Castle
Castles · 2.9 km
Lochboisdale is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
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Things to see in Lochboisdale
120 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lochboisdale →
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Acairseid Mhor
Acairseid Mhor — bay in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Askernish House, South Uist
Askernish House, South Uist — architectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn Ruigh Choinnich
Beinn Ruigh Choinnich — Named summit at 276 m.
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Calvay light
Calvay light — lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · Scottish Islands
Cladh Hàllain
Cladh Hàllain is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Cladh Hallan
Cladh Hallan — Early neolithic and bronze age burial site at South Uist, Great Britain.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Coilleag a' Phrionnsa
Coilleag a' Phrionnsa is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Eileanan Iasgaich
Eileanan Iasgaich — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Lingay
Lingay — island south of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Loch Baghasdail
Loch Baghasdail — sea loch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Loch Eynort
Loch Eynort — bay in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Beaches · Scottish Islands
Oitir an Leisgein
Oitir an Leisgein is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church — church building in Eriskay, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Stuley
Stuley — island lying to the east of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Doirlinn
Tràigh na Doirlinn is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Polacher Stone
Polacher Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cille Pheadair Square Cairn
Cille Pheadair Square Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Loch Baghasdail
Loch Baghasdail — sea loch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Eileanan Iasgaich
Eileanan Iasgaich — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Gasaigh lighthouse
Gasaigh lighthouse — category C listed building-listed lighthouse in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Islands
Meeting Place
Meeting Place — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
(3 pitches - booking advisable)
(3 pitches - booking advisable) — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Lochboisdale
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
(3 pitches - booking advisable)
(3 pitches - booking advisable) — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
South Uist Hostel
South Uist Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Kilbride Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Polochar Inn
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Sgùrabhal Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Barra Sands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochboisdale?
- Lochboisdale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5TP).
- What is Lochboisdale?
- Lochboisdale — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lochboisdale?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5TP.
- Is Lochboisdale free to visit?
- Yes, Lochboisdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochboisdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5TP. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.