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About Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale is South Uist's main port, reached by CalMac ferry from the mainland. The A865 connects it to other island communities via single-track roads across moorland and machair. About 5 EV charging points serve the area. The harbour's red-roofed fish processing plant remains a working hub for the local fishing fleet.

Where is Lochboisdale on the map?

Lochboisdale is in Scotland, at 57.167, -7.317 - about 17 km north of Balla.

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The closest airport to Lochboisdale is Benbecula Airport, 42 km (about 40 min by car). Other airports nearby: Barra Airport.

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