About Uist Too many things to do and see here to tell of here. Explore, find out what locals are up to. Great walks, ceilidhs, local festivals, exhibitions, museums, wildlife, fish to catch, outdoor activities. If you can get on a boat to offshore islands you will see most but walks to remote sites, duns (fort crannogs), bothies, nesting colonies or wild beaches are very rewarding. The ever-changing landscape has a freshness and sense freedom unlike anywhere I know. The weather can be hostile and heavenly in seconds and the colours from subtle to blindingly beautiful. A gentle, poetic and subtle culture has grown up with this rugged landscape.
Some activities, organisations and/or links:
Very useful site: It think this is the Western Isles Tourist Board
Fishing permits from various local estates incl: North Uist Estates (office in Lochmaddy) or the Uist Angling Club.& http://www.fishhebrides.com/
Outdoor Pursuits The Uist Outdoor Centre is based 2.5 miles away in Lochmaddy. As much about wildlife as sport you can find out about various trips to offshore islands as well as kayaking, climbing and fun for kids.
Birds: They are everywhere from bog to estuary. RSPB have reserves with tours and some hides as well as info centres at the Balranald Nature Reserve on the far west of North Uist and Loch Druidibeg on South Uist.
Sailing: The Uist Boat Club based in Lochmaddy meets one day during the week and at weekends. They are based behind Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Art Centre. They organise trips on vintage or special boats and run courses particulary for kids. Call Donald MacDonald 01876 510330
Arts: Also in Lochmaddy is the Museum & Art Centre Taigh Chearsabhagh. Here you will find exhitions, workshops, a college arts course and facilites such as printing and darkroom for use by artists.
Museum There are several including Taigh Chearsabhagh in Lochmaddy. The Islands Museum in the community secondary school on Benbecula and Kildonan Museum in South Uist
That should be enough to start your search. There is a tourist office in Lochmaddy during the summer.
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