Community sites:
www.storasuibhist.com
The local Community management site – provides updated information on the Community buy out status.
Also useful information relating to the development of Askernish golf course.
www.southuist.com
A wide range of information relating to the island. General News, a business directory, comprehensive photo gallery, members area, wildlife etc.
www.uistonline.com
General information about the island. A particular emphasis on local voluntary organizations but includes summary information on the local Angling club – South Uist Angling Club (SUAC)
Travel
www.britishairways.com
Flight details from Glasgow
www.calmac.co.uk
Ferry details, timetable and prices
www.highlandairways.co.uk
Local Highland airline. Has a number of daily flights connecting Inverness & Stornoway with Benbecula that might suit some visitors to Kinloch.
General Fishing Sites
www.fishhebrides.com
A general site about fishing in the Hebrides including latest catch returns from South Uist. Definitely one for the fisherman to add to their favourites.
www.theflyfishingdirectory.co.uk
An ambitious site covering all styles of fishing across the UK. Where to fish, angling Club information, tackle shops, insurance etc.
www.wild-fishing-scotland.co.uk
Somewhat limited information about fishing in the Hebrides but some interesting sections.
www.barrafishingcharters.com
Will take you sea fishing or wildlife watching
www.wildtrout.org
The site of the Wild Trout Trust. An interesting site covering the actives of the Trust particularly in terms of improving habitats for Wild Brown trout.
Fishing flies
www.mayoflycraft.com
Last year we used some of Peter Wildash’s flies. With a strong Irish influence they were extremely successful, well tied and very good value. Can be reached by email on: peterwildash@mayoflycraft.freeserve.co.uk
Overseas fishing
www.latinamericanfishing.com
Nick Palliser can organize trips to Central Patagonia – Junin de los Andes area -or Brazil for Peacock Bass or Dorado.
www.patagonianflyfish.com.ar
Carlos Trsiciuzzi is possibly the best guide in Central Patagonia – based in the Junin de los Andes area which is the ideal base for fishing Central Patagonia.. Can be contacted on email: ctrisciuzzi@jdeandes.com.ar
www.sportfishing.co.uk
Mainly Sportfishing in Mexico but includes a wider range of options.
www.totalflyfishing.co.uk
Run by a team of qualified casting instructors, based in the south of England offers a wide range of tuition, and a number of Scottish and Overseas fishing holidays including New Zealand, Cuba and Norway. John Hotchkiss is a good friend and a good contact if you are looking for some overseas fishing.
www.fishingthailandfishing.com
If the idea of fishing in Thailand for 300lb Siamese Giant Carp, or 400 lb Giant Mekong Catfish appeal this is the site for you. Can't say I have tried it myself.
Local General / activities
www.visithebrides.com
A wide ranging general tourist information site for the Hebrides.
www.nnr-scotland.org.uk
Scottish National Heritage (SNH) site which provides top line information on National Nature Reserve (NNR) sites, including Loch Druidibeg.
Birds / Wildlife
www.western-isles-wildlife.co.uk
Highly recommended site covering a wide range of local flora and fauna, and including recent sightings of rare birds. Steve offers a range of guided bird watching tours.
Golf
www.askernishgolfclub.com
Latest information on development of the Old Tom Morris course at Askernish.
Cycling
www.rothan.com
Tommy is the island’s bicycle expert. Will sell hire or repair.
He will also arrange for your bike to be at the pier on your arrival to the island.
Horse riding
www.ridehebrides.co.uk
The local community riding school site on Benbecula. Offers a range of riding opportunities.
Cultural
www.ceolas.co.uk
Full information relating to the music school and music festival based on South Uist which is run each year in July.
www.kildonanmuseum.co.uk
The local museum just 20 minutes drive South of Kinloch
www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org
Run the Museum and Art centre at Lochmaddy - North Uist. The centre also has a Café serving most excellent sandwiches and a gift small shop – worth a visit if you are in the area.
General gifts / jewellery / artwork
www.william-neill.co.uk
Very talented local artist based at his Askernish gallery – specializes in bird and landscape pictures. Both originals and prints available.
www.hebrideanjewellery.co.uk
Designs and sells their own range of silver and gold jewellery, from Pictish and Celtic influences through to more modern designs.
Retail outlet and workshop at Iochdar just 10 minutes drive down the road.
The shop has a range of other gifts, pictures, glassware etc. and a coffee shop and the web site offers amail order service on a number of jewellery items.
www.hebridestoyou.com
A mail order site for a range of Hebridean gifts and food products.
Local food producers
www.outerhebridesfoodtrail.com
Provides a list of local food producers – some of whom have their own more detailed web sites.
www.hilocalfood.net
Another summary food producers site.
www.salar.co.uk
Just 10 minutes from Kinloch the smokehouse produce unique gold medal winning hot smoked salmon, available locally in many retail outlets or by mail order.
www.hebrideansmokehouse.com
Based on North Uist the Smokehouse produces exceptional Peat smoked Salmon and Sea Trout. Other smoked products include scallops and Salmon pate. Mail order service available.
www.kallinshellfish.co.uk
Based on Grimsay , are wholesalers of fresh local fish including lobster, prawns and local crab.
www.hebrideankitchen.co.uk
Based on North Uist makes specilaity foods including preserves, chutneys and tablet.
www.ardbhanorganics.co.uk
Farm on North Uist offering organic Highland beef and local Hebridean mutton.
Other accommodation
www.tigh-dearg-hotel.co.uK
Smart and elegant Hotel at Lochmaddy on North Uist.
Some useful email addresses
John Kennedy—Fishing manager for South Uist Estates
bornishfish@googlemail.com
Kennac Moffat—Local tour guiding company
user@kennac.freeserve.co.uk
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