| | | | North Uist - Visitor
Guide | Address: | TIC,
Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist | Telephone: |
01876 500321 | Fax: | 01851
705244 | Key attractions: |
Wildlife watching wading birds, butterflies, amphibian life. | Essential
kit: | Waterproof clothing and footwear, binoculars. | Nature watching: | Best
season: late spring, early summer. May is best for birds such as the Corncrake.
August is best for flowers. A good place for bird watching is the RSPB reserve
at Balranald on north Uist especially for Corncrakes. | Access: |
Limited wheelchair access. | Getting
there: | Lochmaddy is terminal for the vehicle
ferry from Skye and Harris. email: reservations@calmac.co.uk
There are also air links to Uist from Glasgow. | Opening
times: | All year round. | Charges: | Free
public access. Pay car parks. |
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