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to Benbecula by causeway, with a road running from north to
south through the townships; the spectacular Isle of South Uist's
west side is virtually all Machair land, while the east side
is very rocky and backed by a stunning range of hills, the highest
being Beinn Mhor (620m).
There are many guided walks
along the interesting sites on the island. Askernish Golf
Course is well used by visitors and locals. Here golfers can
enjoy their games against a stunning Machair landscape.
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In
South Uist there are many points of local history and much of
this can be discovered at the Kildonan Museum, where the South
Uist Historical Society house many exhibits that reflect the
islands in times past. There is also a modern café and craft shop
on the premises.
Lochboisdale is the main
township, where you can catch a ferry to or from Oban on the
mainland, on most days going via the beautiful island of Barra, further south.
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