About Isle of Eriskay

Eriskay is an island in the southern Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland, connected to South Uist by a causeway. The island is well-known for a few things; it is home to the famous Eriskay pony breed, it was the location of the S.S Politician’s crash in 1941, which prompted one of Scotland’s most famous stories called ‘Whiskey Galore!’, and it was the inspiration for the popular 1969 song ‘Eriskay love lilt’ by Judith Durham & The Seekers. As well as a fascinating cultural heritage, Eriskay boasts a stunning natural landscape. It’s speckled with lochs and lochans with crystalline water, lined by secluded beaches and draped in lush green moorland. Eriskay’s ferry terminal is on the west coast, offering frequent daily crossings to Ardmhor on the Isle of Barra to the south.

About Isle of Barra

The Isle of Barra is the second southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides off the northwest coast of Scotland. It has secluded, golden beaches and hilly grassland blanketed by wildflowers, earning it the local nickname of ‘Barradise’. However, the standout feature on this 60-square-kilometre island is the medieval Kisimul Castle on an islet just off Castlebay to the south, from which the village gets its name. The small fortress is just a short boat ride from the harbour, offering great views from the top of the battlements. Barra is also a top location for mountaineering, with the rugged interior reaching 1257 feet. The hills have an impressive statue of Madonna at the top and also offers superb panoramic views, so remember to bring your camera. For one of the smallest islands in the Outer Hebrides, Barra offers a wide choice of sailing options with two ports providing frequent crossings to the mainland and nearby islands. You can sail from Castlebay in the south and from Ardmhor to the north, which are both found just off the A888 circular road.