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About Grimsay

Grimsay occupies a tidal island between North Uist and Benbecula, reached via causeway on the A865. Benbecula Airport lies just south, making this a convenient base for exploring the Western Isles. The island retains several inhabited blackhouses with their characteristic stone walls and thatched roofs, built to endure Atlantic storms.

Where is Grimsay on the map?

Grimsay is in Scotland, at 57.493, -7.267 - about 4 km north-west of Kallin.

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The closest airport to Grimsay is Benbecula Airport, 7 km (about 8 min by car). Other airports nearby: Barra Airport.

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