Events
Tha sinn a dèanamh ar dìcheal na tachartasan seo a thoirt ri chèile, mar sin mu tha sian a’ dol agaibh, cuiribh fios thugainn.
Trivia Night
- 29/11/2024
- Sgoil Lionacleit
POSTPONED!
6:30pm start
Come and take part in Sgoil Lionacleit’s Trivia Night to help fundraise for the S3 London Trip taking place next May. Join in for some questions created by teachers and students of the school, and enter by donating £2 to the trip (it will be first come first served to secure your spot).
Groups of 4-6 people (this can be people of all ages)
Raffle and bottle drive
If you would like to donate raffle prizes, please contact Mrs. Amanda Macdonald (esamacdonald2w@glow.sch.uk). Prizes include a Gin Tasting from North Uist Distillery, a cruise from Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises and a gift voucher from MacInnes Bros.
Hebridean Winter Market
- 30/11/2024
- Dark Island Hotel
Get ready for a cozy day out at the Hebridean Winter Market! Join on Saturday, 30th November, at Dark Island Hotel for an afternoon filled with local crafts, delicious food, mulled wine, and Christmas cocktails. Browse unique stalls from talented artisans, enjoy live music by @officialmacphee from 1-4 pm, and savour festive treats. Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit or finding special gifts.
Doors open to concessions from 11am to 12pm, then to everyone from 12pm to 5pm. Hope to see you there!
Ri Chèile’s Christmas Decorations Workshop & Dementia Awareness Session
- 30/11/2024
- The Beacon in Lochboisdale
Come join Ri Cheile’s Christmas Decorations Workshop and Dementia Awareness Session at the Beacon in Lochboisdale this coming Saturday the 30th of November from 1 – 3 pm!
Everyone is welcome, it is free of charge and hot refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
For more information, contact Rosie on rosie@tagsa.co.uk or via phone on 074 84416749.
Christmas Wreath Making Event
- 30/11/2024
- Stoneybridge Hall
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Would you like to join Fiona Morrison for a few hours on the 30th November creating your own Christmas wreath? All materials will be provided including tea/ coffee and some home baking. Cost will be £25. You’ll need to book for this event as spaces are limited. Profits will go towards setting up Struan tea for Parkinson’s 2025.
Candle Making Workshop
- 30/11/2024
- Dark Island Hotel, Liniclate
7 pm
Come along and join Caim Candles for a fun evening after the Winter Market.
Everything required to make and pour your own handmade soy candle is provided. £40 per person
To book your place at this event please get in touch or book online at www.caimcandles.co.uk
Contact: Mairi 07824119763
Launch Ceilidh & Dance
- 30/11/2024
- Talla an Iochdair
POSTPONED
Join for the Launch Ceilidh & Dance for the new 30th Anniversary CD with Uist & Benbecula Accordion & Fiddle Club, at 7:30 pm.
With guest musicians Robert Nairn, Ceilidh Band.
Raffle – Tea/Coffee – Baking – Licensed Bar
Entry by donation – CDs for sale
Fäilte air a h-uile duine!
Santa’s Grotto with Vist Community Riding School
- 01/12/2024
- Uist Community Riding School
POSTPONED
Come along and enjoy a fun filled afternoon at Santa’s Grotto on Sunday 1st December 12pm-4pm.
Santa will arrive at 1pm and will be giving out presents until 3pm.
£5 per child.
Bottle stall
Raffle
Arts and crafts
Face painting
Pony Rides
Mulled wine
Tea/coffee, hot chocolate and home baking
Local craft stalls (£15 per table- please contact to book)
Pony rides will be available all day at a cost of £20 for 20 minutes!
TEL: 01870 602808
email: enquires@uistcommunityridingschool.co.uk
Letter to Santa Festive Workshop
- 01/12/2024
- St Kilda Suite, Dark Island Hotel
Come along to Otter Mountain Uist / Island Dreams’ Letter to Santa Festive Workshop.
Children can write their letters and post them in our magical post box. Enjoy a hot chocolate, cosy up and listen to a story, make a bag of enchanted reindeer food and a keepsake decoration to take home.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, under 1s are free. Free cancellation before the day of the event.
11 am – 12 pm
12:30 – 1:30 pm
2:30 – 3:30 pm
4 – 5 pm
£12 per child.
Booking is essential.
Christmas Decorating / Wrapping Presents / Thrift Shop at Uist Youth Cafe
- 02/12/2024
- An Caladh, East Camp
Ferry Community Engagement Session with CMAL, CalMac, Transport Scotland & Jacobs
- 03/12/2024
- Southend Community Hall
The Little Toes Mums and Tots Group
- 04/12/2024
- Kilmuir Church Hall, North Uist
The Little Toes mums and tots group launches at Kilmuir Church Hall, North Uist, from 10 am to noon. It meets every Wednesday thereafter. £1 fee to cover tea and coffee.
Bookbinding Workshop
- 05/12/2024
- Shoreline Stoneware
Come along to Shoreline for a relaxing workshop & make your own beautiful handcrafted journal. Your tutor Corinna Krause will guide you through the process. Choose from a selection of stunning Nepalese handmade paper.
Full tuition & materials included.
10 am – 12.30 pm
£35
Booking through Corinna at @sollasbooks and on receipt of payment.
They have a maximum of 8 places.
In-person Gaelic Classes
- 05/12/2024
- Cnoc Soilleir
A 6-week block of Gaelic classes for learners, in Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh.
Thursday evenings starting 7th November 2024, last class on Thursday 12th December. Classes 6pm to 7.30pm.
Come along and learn and use your Gaelic with Ceòlas’ expert tutors.
They will have two classes on offer: Beginners with Margaret Mary Findlay and Intermediate with Catrìona MacIntyre.
They may be able to add another level, subject to demand, for example, Post-Beginners, Advanced, Reading & Writing – if any of these (or another level) would interest you please e-mail gaelic@ceolas.co.uk to register interest.
Cost for 6 week block: £60 / £40 (reduced price for those living in Uist who are either: Under 40; or parents of children under 18 – use code “fichead” to apply discount at checkout)
A minimum number is required to go ahead with classes, if this number is not reached and classes do not go ahead, a full refund will be given.
Christmas Concert
- 05/12/2024
- Sgoil Lionacleit Theatre
Excavations Talk
- 05/12/2024
- Ceann na h-Àirigh
Uist Community Archaeology Group talk by Dr Rebecca Rennell and Dr Emily Gal on the findings and insights from excavations at Sgeir nam Portan, South Uist, in 2022.
Thursday 5th December, 7.30pm at Ceann nah-Airidh, Grimsay
Free to members, £3 for non members
Festive refreshments
All welcome
This is an in person talk which will also be recorded zoom link can be provided.
To attend please book via
email ucaginfo@gmail.com or text 07740 365 072
Tagsa Uibhist AGM
- 06/12/2024
- Tagsa Uibhist Meeting Room, Balivanich
Tagsa Uibhist is holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Friday the 6th of December at 2 pm in Tagsa Uibhist’s Meeting Room in East Camp, Balivanich. All welcome to attend!
Race Night Dance
- 06/12/2024
- St Mary’s Church Griminish
Gates Open 6.30pm, 1st Race @ 7.30pm sharp!
Licensed Event – No Under 18’s
Looking for something different this Christmas?
Dress to Impress in SEQUINS & SPARKLES!
Great night out for groups! Bet against your friends for a bit of friendly competition and fun!
Never been to a race night? Don’t let that put you off; they will talk you through the whole process to ensure that you have an amazing night!
Tickets £10.00
Available from:
Dondons – 07887 707 609
Fiona – 07918 774 643
Angela – 07917 821 930
8 Races and 1 Bonus Race – Only £1 a bet
BE AN OWNER ON THE NIGHT £5
BE A JOCKEY ON THE NIGHT £3
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
- 06/12/2024
- Carinish Hall
UistFilm presents: A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things. 7 – 9 pm
Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession.
Harris & Lewis Food & Drink Producers Festive Pop-up
- 07/12/2024
- Nunton Steadings
‘Young at Heart’ Christmas Lunch
- 07/12/2024
- Stoneybridge Hall
Bornish Community Council will hold their ‘Young at Heart’ Christmas lunch this year on Saturday 7th December 2024 in Stoneybridge Hall.
Fundraising is necessary for this popular event as costs rise. The Community Council is grateful to have received funding from St Mary’s Parish Bornish, SHARE Thrift Shop, WILL Lottery/UCVO and our local Councillors.
Festive Studio Trail
- 07/12/2024
- Shoreline Stoneware Pottery & Gallery
Once again this year Shoreline Stoneware have joined up with Sollas Bookbinding – Corinna Krause and The Birlinn Yarn Company, to create a festive studio trail.
Come along for some hot chocolate and festive shopping at Shoreline, on Saturday 7th Dec 11am – 4 pm.
EVEN US: Pop-up in Cafe
- 07/12/2024
- Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe
Bidh AJ Stockwell, a tha Tagraiche Ealan airson Uibhist, anns a’ Chafaidh air Disathairne le lethbhreacan de manifesto Even Here, Even Now. Nam bu toigh leibh barrachd fhaighinn a-mach mun iomairt seo, tadhalaibh a-steach, uair sam bith eadar 12-2f.
EHEN Artist Advocate for Uist, AJ Stockwell will be sitting in amongst the UAA’s Winter Exhibition at Taigh Chearsabhagh on Saturday 7th December, from 12 – 2pm. Not sure what Even Here, Even Now is about? Come along and have a chat! AJ will have paper copies of the EHEN manifesto with an invitation to take these away and collage them to add your own voice to the EHEN campaign.
Santa’s Grotto & Christmas Market
- 07/12/2024
- Talla an Iochdair
12-3pm
Santa’s Grotto returns for another fabulous Mary’s Meals Fundraiser this Christmas, hosting another Christmas Market alongside the Santa’s Grotto experience.
Every child will receive a FREE gift from Santa
Following their success last year, the Christmas crafts and biscuit decorating activities will also be on offer free of charge
Entry to the event is by donation with ALL proceeds going to Mary’s Meals
As always, there will be tea/coffee and a beautiful selection of cakes and sweet treats
Hot chocolate from the North Pole will also be served
To find out more about the incredible work that Mary’s Meals do to provide school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest countries, click on the link below
https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/
Spread the word far and wide and we look forward to seeing you again for afternoon of festive cheer
Christmas Fair
- 07/12/2024
- Berneray Community Hall
12 – 2 pm
Come along to Berneray Community Hall’s Christmas Fair.
Local crafts, local businesses, fresh produce, baking, children’s art activity, mulled wine, tea & coffee, sausages and burgers.
SUaT Christmas Fair
- 07/12/2024
- Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath
2 – 4 pm
Come and join the fun with a raffle, Santa’s Grotto, bacon & sausage rolls, mince pies, tea & coffee, crafts for sale and a lucky dip!
All welcome.
Christmas Market & Light Switch On
- 07/12/2024
- Lochboisdale
Christmas Market & Light Switch On in Lochboisdale. Save the Date!
2-5pm.
Pensioners Christmas Dinner
- 07/12/2024
- Taigh Sgìre Sholais
Pensioners Christmas Dinner in Taigh Sgìre Sholais. Time TBC
Kildonan Cafe Christmas Market & Santa’s Grotto
- 08/12/2024
- Kildonan Cafe
Kildonan Cafe are having their Christmas market with a Santas Grotto on Sunday the 8th of December, 12 – 4 pm.
There will be a special Christmas menu, festive treats, Santa’s Grotto, stalls and more.
They will also be raising money for Lucky2behere, and Sarah will be present with leaflets and an AED if you want a chat about what they do.
They still have several stalls available if you want one to for yourself. Stall are £10 with the proceeds going to Lucky2behere.
If you would like a stall you can message email kildonancafe1@gmail.com or message them on Facebook.
Spinning in Uist
- 08/12/2024
- St Mary’s Hall, Griminish, Benbecula
The Spinning in Uist group will meet at St Mary’s Hall, Griminish, Benbecula, 1 – 3pm, fortnightly on Sundays:
October |
13th & 27th |
November |
10th & 24th |
December |
8th |
January |
5th & 19th |
February |
2nd & 16th |
March |
2nd, 16th & 30th |
April |
13th & 27th |
Members – £2 donation Enquiries/observers – FREE |
All interested in woolcrafts welcome.
Fleasgan Nollaig
- 09/12/2024
- Cnoc Soilleir
Crafty P Christmas wreath-making on Monday 9th December from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and on Tuesday 10th December 7 – 9 pm.
£30 per person. To book a place, phone 01878 790601 or email admin@cnocsoilleir.org. Limited spaces available.
Over 60s Christmas Lunch
- 09/12/2024
- Carinish Hall
Westside (Clachan-Griminish, North Uist) community over 60s Christmas lunch, 2 pm at Carinish Hall. RSVP by Saturday, November 30, by calling 01876 580653.
Uist Youth Cafe Christmas Dinner
- 09/12/2024
- An Caladh, East Camp.
Uist Youth Cafe Christmas Dinner, 4 pm to 7 pm in An Caladh, East Camp.
Fleasgan Nollaig
- 10/12/2024
- Cnoc Soilleir
Crafty P Christmas wreath-making on Monday 9th December from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and on Tuesday 10th December 7 – 9 pm.
£30 per person. To book a place, phone 01878 790601 or email admin@cnocsoilleir.org. Limited spaces available.
Carol Singing
- 11/12/2024
- Ceann na h-Àirigh
2-4pm
All welcome. By DONATION
For bookings/further information, email: info@grimsay.org or text 07842 963428
PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE.
Knit and Natter
- 12/12/2024
- Taigh Sgìre Sholais
Knit and Natter in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 2 – 4 pm.
Create Your Christmas Hamper
- 12/12/2024
- The Dunes Larder
Create Your Christmas Hamper Events at The Dunes Larder
Thursday 12th December 6pm – 8.30pm & Friday 13th December 6pm – 8.30pm
For all your foodie friends and family, create your own Christmas Hamper using the finest Hebridean and Highland produce.
The Dunes Larder will provide Christmas Hamper Boxes for you to fill.
A complimentary glass of Prosecco, Hot Chocolate, Tea or Coffee on the night.
Cidsin Cèilidh
- 13/12/2024
- An Caladh
Balivanich Cidsin Ceilidh is from 12 pm to 1.30 pm at An Caladh. There will be free soup and a roll, hot drinks, and cake. All are welcome. Free transport will be available to and from Balivanich. Call Tagsa Uibhist on 01870 608902 to book a seat. Bookings must be made on the Wednesday before—contact cidsinceilidhsuibhist@gmail.com.
Christmas Party Nights at Langass
- 13/12/2024
- Langass Lodge
Christmas Party Nights at Langass
Friday 13th December: Music from Pàdruig Morrison & Shona Morrison (Masson)
Friday 20th December: Music from Pàdruig Morrison & Finlay MacVicar
2 Courses & Live Music: £45.00
3 Courses & Live Music £50.00
A £20 deposit per person is required to secure a table with the remaining cost payable by the Monday before the event.
Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club
- 13/12/2024
- Ceann na h-Àirigh
7-9pm.
Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club Singers, musicians and audience all welcome.
By DONATION
For bookings/further information, email: info@grimsay.org or text 07842 963428
Pancakes, Pj’s & Christmas Jumpers
- 14/12/2024
- Charlie’s Bistro
One for the kiddies this December at Charlie’s – December 14th 2pm-4pm. Join for a cosy, relaxed Christmas afternoon in Charlie’s with a very special visitor.
£10 per child for pancakes with a selection of toppings and a gift from Santa.
A seperate adult menu will be available on the day along with a selection of hot & cold drinks and mince pies.
Booking Essential – Call 01870 603242
Winter Sunday Social
- 15/12/2024
- Stoneybridge Hall
Stoneybridge Hall Winter Sunday Social from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm.
Food, warmth and chat are guaranteed. Donations, help or baking are gratefully received, say the organisers.
Latha Spòrs Nollaig
- 15/12/2024
- Cnoc Soilleir
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Join for a Free Christmas Family Day with Santa’s Grotto, Festive card making & crafts, Children’s Activities, Tea & homebaking and a Christmas singalong at the piano.
Christmas Chill at Uist Youth Cafe
- 16/12/2024
- An Caladh, East Camp
Christmas Chill at Uist Youth Cafe, 4 pm to 7 pm in An Caladh, East Camp.
Skittles Competition
- 19/12/2024
- Berneray Community Hall
Come along to Skittles Competitions in Berneray Community Hall, Thursday 17th October, 21st November & 19th December @ 7:30pm.
£2 Entry. Bring your own drinks.
Alternative Christmas Curry Night
- 19/12/2024
- Charlie’s Bistro
Christmas Tea
- 21/12/2024
- Eriskay Hall
Christmas Teas in Eriskay Hall at 11 am.
Bookbug Session
- 21/12/2024
- Lionacleit Library
Saturdays 11.30am
Free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families
Everyone is welcome! To find details of your nearest Bookbug Session, download our free app or visit
scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
Late Night Dance
- 21/12/2024
- Carinish Hall, North Uist
Join for some Christmas ceilidh’ing on Saturday 21st December at Carinish Hall, with music from Pàdruig Morrison, James Stewart, Shona Morrison and Duncan MacDonald
Doors 9.30pm, music will begin at 10pm and finish at 1am
This is an over 16s event, please bring your ID with you
£10 cash entry at the door
Licensed bar, cash-only
Brunch Buffet with Santa
- 22/12/2024
- Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula
Brunch Buffet with Santa. Details TBC.
Christmas Carols
- 23/12/2024
- Taigh Sgìre Sholais
Christmas Carols, 6.30 pm in Taigh Sgire Sholais.
Christmas Eve Tractor Rally
- 24/12/2024
- Leaving Hosta Hall, North Uist
Fun, Magic, and Joy for the Whole Family!
Leaving Hosta Hall, North Uist at 6.30pm.
Passing the below locations:
Hosta Hall 6.30
Lochmaddy 8.00
Bayhead 6.45
Newton 8.15
Carnish 7.15
Sollas 8.30
TRACTOR SPACES AVAILABLE.
Lots of prizes to be won for best turned out tractor etc!
Free Christmas Eve Dinner
- 24/12/2024
- The Beacon in Lochboisdale
Christmas Lunch at The Beacon Mental Health Charity
The Beacon will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch at 2pm, The Beacon in Lochboisdale on Tuesday 24th December. A safe, warm and welcoming space for everyone to join together and enjoy a nice Christmas dinner. There will be lots of laughs and giggles, smiles and songs. They are focusing on those of us without family or friends to spend the festive season with and would like to reduce isolation in our local community.
No cost, you are welcome to donate any amount if you feel called to.
They are also organizing local transport for anyone who does not have transportation.
Please call/text and book your seat, limited spaces available but if there are many extras interested, they may arrange another seating at 5pm.
Call/text Sarah on 07498327426 or Jackie on 07507055363.
They are also calling out to any local businesses willing to donate any food, drinks, christmas crackers, transport etc. Anything and everything is welcome and greatly appreciated.
Carols, Music & Song
- 27/12/2024
- Church of Scotland, Daliburgh
A candlelit evening of carols, music and song featuring local Mod Gold medallist, the accordion and fiddle club, and Seinneanmaid Comhla at the Church of Scotland, Daliburgh, at 7:30 pm.
Ticket Price: £10
Raffle Refreshments served at interval
Tickets on sale at Daliburgh Post Office.
“Raffle tickets on sale on the night”
Prizes: £100 Co-op Voucher
£100 MacAulays Fuel
Basket of Shellfish
Please also note the street lighting goes off at 10pm so you may need to take a torch.
Beinn Lee Family Ceilidh & Dance
- 28/12/2024
- Talla an Iochdair
Hogmanay Brunch
- 31/12/2024
- Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula
Hogmanay Brunch. Details TBC.
Whist Drive
- 03/02/2025
- Taigh Sgìre Sholais
Whist Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.
Sollas Week 2025
- 11/07/2025
- Sollas
11- 19 July – Sollas Week 2025