Borve Castle
The ruins of a medieval tower on Benbecula, once a stronghold of the lords of the isles.
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Benbecula: airports, things to do and where to stay
Benbecula is a low-lying island in the Outer Hebrides, between North Uist and South Uist, with lochs, sandy beaches and machair landscapes; Gaelic is still spoken in daily life.
Benbecula airports
From the airport to central Benbecula
Benbecula airport is about 5 km from central Benbecula.
Local bus
There are local buses on the island and across the Uists, with limited frequency; check the timetable before you travel.
Taxi / Car rental
Local taxis or a rental car, best booked before you arrive; this is the usual way of getting around the island.
CalMac
CalMac ferries sail from Lochmaddy (North Uist) and Lochboisdale (South Uist), a short drive from Benbecula.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Benbecula?
Benbecula is served by Benbecula (BEB).
How far is the airport from central Benbecula?
Benbecula airport is about 5 km from central Benbecula.
How do I get from the airport to central Benbecula?
From Benbecula airport you can take Local bus (bus), Taxi / Car rental (taxi), and CalMac (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Benbecula?
Highlights of Benbecula include Borve Castle, Our Lady of the Isles, Howmore, and Dun Vulan.
Photo credits
- Borve Castle: J M Briscoe, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Our Lady of the Isles: Howard Teale, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Howmore: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dun Vulan: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons