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Island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
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Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, linked by causeway to South Uist, and extending 3 miles north-south and 2 miles east-west. Its population in 2011 was 143, concentrated in the low-lying northwest corner, where the settlement is helpfully called Balla, "the village". The rest is rugged poor grazing.
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Until 1852 Eriskay had no Roman Catholic church, but visiting priests would be brought over by fishing boat. Then hundreds of RC crofters evicted from South Uist settled here and the first homespun church was built, similar to a crofter's cottage. It was replaced in 1903; its site is marked by a roadside chapel. The present church has an attractive interior resembling an upturned boat, and the altar sits upon a boat. Mass is held Tu Th Su at 10AM.
Friendly pub and restaurant with good food, and sometimes live entertainment. Named for the whisky-laden Politician, it's the only place to eat or drink on the island, unless a scuba diver surfaces with a find or a crofter's spade clinks upon a forgotten stash.
Clean welcoming B&B with two rooms.
Charming dog-friendly B&B, 2 nights minimum.
Two comfy self-catering apartments available all year. Ground floor sleeps 8 and upper sleeps 4. Dogs by arrangement.
Small but well-stocked community shop, with Co-op brand products. There's no ATM here or anywhere on Eriskay.
By plane
Benbecula (BEB) is the airport for the Uists, with flights daily from Glasgow and M-F from Stornoway.
By road
Eriskay is linked by causeway to South Uist. It's a good paved road passable at all tides and in all but the worst Atlantic weather.
Eriskay is small enough to explore on foot. The roads are single-track with passing places and in good repair.
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