Askernish Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The beach at Askernish Looking north along the beach next to the golf course at Askernish, on a mostly dull evening (10PM in July).
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The beach at Askernish Looking north along the beach next to the golf course at Askernish, on a mostly dull evening (10PM in July).
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River near Tobha Aisgeirnis A whole series of lochs is connected by rivers in this area.
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Aisgernis (Askernish) House A former farm house, built in 1830. Now a self catering establishment.
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Loch Nighe at sunset Taken from the road through Aisgernis township
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Brae Lea Guest House

Brae Lea Guest House

2 out of 5
Lasgair, Lochboisdale South Uist Scotland
Stay at this B&B in South Uist. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Glas-eilean and Lochboisdale Gateway Garden are located ...
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Brae Lea Guest House
Polochar Inn

Polochar Inn

3 out of 5
West Kilbride South Uist Scotland
Stay at this inn in South Uist. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Loch Briste and Loch Smeircleit are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
lovely room with views over the beach and sea

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Kelp Cottage

Kelp Cottage

3.5 out of 5
South Boisdale South Uist Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Uist. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Loch an Eilean and Loch Trosaraidh are located nearby.
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Kelp Cottage

Kelp Cottage

3.5 out of 5
South Boisdale South Uist Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Uist. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Loch an Eilean and Loch Trosaraidh are located nearby.
Kelp Cottage
Pod Beag Beside the Sea, Isle of Eriskay

Pod Beag Beside the Sea, Isle of Eriskay

3 out of 5
4 Haun Eriskay Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Eriskay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Coilleag a' Phrionnsa and Eriskay Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely pod for solo trip.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Pod Beag Beside the Sea, Isle of Eriskay
Canach Cottage

Canach Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Canach Cottage South Boisdale South Uist Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in South Uist. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Loch an Eilean and Loch Trosaraidh are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in South Uist with a trip to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal

Loch Briste

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Briste during your travels in South Uist. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Loch Briste

Askernish Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Askernish at Askernish Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Askernish Golf Club

Loch Thogail na Bèiste

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Thogail na Bèiste during your travels in South Uist. Amble around the area's marina or experience its entertainment choices.

Loch Thogail na Bèiste

Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in South Uist. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve

Loch an Dùin

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch an Dùin during your travels in South Uist. Amble around the area's marina or experience its entertainment choices.

Loch an Dùin