Events
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Scott Martin Tattoos
- Lochmaddy Hall
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & July 4th. To get booked in, DM Scott on instagram @scottmartin.tattoos or email info@luckyinlovetattoos.com
Fèis Tir an Eorna
- Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, North Uist
This year’s Fèis Tir an Eorna, will be take place Monday 29th June 10am – Friday 3rd July 5pm.
Vinyasa Dynamic Yoga
- Carinish Hall
Vinyasa Dynamic Yoga, 7 – 8pm. A sequence of flowing movement to develop strength, fitness, flexibility, resilience and vitality. Suitable if returning to fitness, used to physical exercise or practising yoga. Drop-in class: £14. Block of 2/3 bookings: £12 per class. Block of 6 bookings: £10 per class
17 June, 24 June, 1 July, 8 July, 15 July, 22 July
Own a Pony Session
- Uist Community Riding School, Benbecula
Uist Community Riding School’s one hour own a pony session will be available, subject to numbers. They need a minimum of 4 attendees to run these sessions. Cost per person is £40 for the hour, with a lower age limit of 5. The session includes spending time with the ponies, mucking out, brushing and putting saddles on, before heading outside for a ride on the ponies.
Beach Pony Rides
- Uist Community Riding School
Uist Community Riding School are offering kids the opportunity to see what bigger beach rides are like! Meet down at the beach for a 20 minute pony walk on the sand. Maximum of 4 riders at a time, so come alone and make friends, or come as a small group! Lower age limit of 2! Cost is £25 per person.
Wild Families
- 03/07/2026
- The Wee Woodland, Lochmaddy
Come and join Otter Mountain Uist on Friday 3rd July, 10am – 12pm for Wild Families. Free!
Cèilidh Teaghlaich / Family Cèilidh
- 03/07/2026
- Carinish Hall
Cèilidh Teaghlaich / Family Cèilidh @ Talla Chairinis, 8pm – midnight. Adults £10 , Children free.
Beginning Botanical Drawing
- 04/07/2026
- Old Lochmaddy School
Beginning Botanical Drawing drop-in session, with Anne Rabbitts, 1:30 – 4:30pm. All materials provided. All levels of experience welcome.
Beòlach & Òrain is Amhráin
- 04/07/2026
- Cnoc Soilleir
The opening concert of the Ceòlas summer school will showcase the international connections of our language, culture and music with Cape Breton traditional band Beòlach and a special Scottish-Irish musical collaboration: Òrain is Amhráin. 7:30 – 10 pm. £15.
Sgoil Shamhraidh / Summer School 2026
- 05/07/2026
- Cnoc Soilleir
Join Ceòlas for their Sgoil Shamhraidh, annual summer school celebrating Gaelic language, music, song and dance, Sunday 5th – Friday 10th July! Learn from world-class Gaelic, Scottish and Cape Breton tutors and musicians! Choose 2 classes – one main choice taken twice a day and a second choice class taken once a day. In addition to classes, all participants take part in a short, informal Gaelic for All session each day and can attend workshops and events in the afternoons for free.
Spinning in Uist
- 05/07/2026
- CRP building, East Camp, Benbecula
The Spinning in Uist group meet from 1 – 3 pm, fortnightly (ish) in CRP building, East Camp, Benbecula. Next dates are 5th & 19th July, 2nd, 16th & 30th August, 13th & 27th September, 11th & 25th October, 8th & 22nd November and 6th December. Members £2 donation. Spectators free. All interested in woolcrafts are welcome.
Fèis Tir a Mhurain
- Sgoil an Iochdair, South Uist
This year’s Fèis Tir a Mhurain will take place Sunday 5th – Friday 10th July.
North Uist Highland Games District Football Competition
- 07/07/2026
- Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath
North Uist Highland Games district football competition at Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath. The first game kicks off at around 6pm. Come along and cheer on the teams.
Grainne Brady Fiddle Player
- 07/07/2026
- Am Politician
Grainne Brady Fiddle Player is performing at Am Politician for an afternoon session.
Employability Drop-In
- 08/07/2026
- Cothrom Learning Centre, Ormiclate, South Uist.
Full Day Own a Pony Session
- Uist Community Riding School, Benbecula
Croft and Cuan Pop Up
- 09/07/2026
- Taigh Sgire Sholais
Croft and Cuan pop up at Taigh Sgire Sholais. Message Croft and Cuan via their socials with your full order and preferred collection time.
Wild Families – Den Making Special
- 10/07/2026
- Locheynort
Join Otter Mountain Uist in Locheynort for a Den Making Special, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Free!
The Beacon Craft Club
- 10/07/2026
- The Beacon
Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club
- 10/07/2026
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
Grimsay Folk and Live Music Club, 7 – 9 pm, in Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum. Singers, dancers, poets, musicians and audience all welcome. Entry by donation. BYOB. Further information from info@grimsay.org or by texting 07842 963428.
Sollas Week
- Sollas, North Uist
Sollas Week will take place Friday 10th – Saturday 18th July 2026. Click on the event link to see more details.
Benbecula Vehicle Parade
- 11/07/2026
- Balivanich
All kinds of interesting vehicles gathering at DNH Garden in Balivanich at 10am then followed by a parade around Benbecula at 11am and then back to DNH garden so people can have a look around some of the vehicles and grab a tea or coffee. There might be some prizes for some of the vehicles too.
Talk: The Sound of the Sea
- 11/07/2026
- Café, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy
In conjunction with the launch of The Sound of the Sea exhibition in the Cafe Gallery, artist Bronwyn MacKenzie and researcher Jack King will present talks on their practices, on Saturday 11th July, 4-6pm. This event is free, no need to book in advance. All are welcome to come along and hear more about the development of the work.
Eriskay Lilt
- 11/07/2026
- Am Politician
Eriskay Lilt will be performing at Am Politician from 9 pm til late.
Sheep Dog Trials
- 13/07/2026
- Berneray Machair
Come and enjoy the Sheepdog Trials at Berneray Machair, an all-day event starting at 9 am. Lunches, teas, coffees and cakes will be available in Berneray Community Hall.
Move it Mondays – Microadventure
- Liniclate School
Join for Move it Mondays – Microadventure, with Otter Mountain Uist, on Monday 13th & 20th July 2026, 10 – 11am. Free!
Quiz Night
- 16/07/2026
- Eriskay Hall
Join for Quiz Night in Eriskay Hall, 7pm.
North Uist Highland Games
- 17/07/2026
- Baleloan, North Uist
Come along for the North Uist Highland Games at Baleloan, North Uist.
Berneray Week
- Berneray
Berneray Week 2026 will take place from Friday 17th – Saturday 25th July. Visit the event link for the full programme.
South Uist & Benbecula Agricultural Show
- 18/07/2026
- Talla an Iochdar, South Uist
Join for the South Uist and Benbecula Agricultural Show at Talla an Iochdar, South Uist.
Tweed Valley Ceilidh Band
- Am Politician
Tweed Valley Ceilidh Band will be performing at Am Politician from 9 pm til late on Saturday 18th July and then again 4 – 7 pm on Sunday 19th July.
Fun Day in Eriskay Hall
- 19/07/2026
- Eriskay Hall
Come along for a Fun Day in Eriskay Hall, 2 – 4pm.
Bragail! (Secondary)
- Various
| 20 | Mon | 11am BST | MURT: Murder Mystery aig Loidse Grogaraidh S1 – S3 | |
| 21 | Tue | 10am BST |
Beach Games & Picnic
- 21/07/2026
- Eriskay
Eriskay Hall are hosting Beach Games & Picnic on Tuesday 21st July. More details to follow.
Paint a Pony
- 21/07/2026
- Uist Community Riding School, Benbecula
Pony Bathtime
- 21/07/2026
- Uist Community Riding School, Benbecula
South Uist Highland Games
- 22/07/2026
- Askernish, South Uist
Head along to Askernish, South Uist, for the South Uist Highland Games.
Highlands & Islands Young Piper of the Year Competition
- 23/07/2026
- Benbecula
Highlands & Islands Young Piper of the Year Competition in Sgoil Lionacleit, 9 am, admission £5. Followed by Pipers Ceilidh in the Dark Island Hotel at 8 pm., entry by donation.
North Uist Agricultural Show
- 23/07/2026
- Hosta
The 2026 North Uist Agricultural Show will take place on Thursday 23 July at the Hosta Showground.
Bingo
- 23/07/2026
- Eriskay Hall
Bingo evening in Eriskay Hall, 7pm
Drystane Dyking
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
2 Day Introduction to Drystane Dyking, Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July, 9am-4pm. Booking Essential. For booking / further information please
email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428
Eilean Dorcha Festival – EDF 2026
- Liniclate Machair, Benbecula
This year’s Eilean Dorcha Festival will take place 24th / 25th July 2026. Head to the event link for info and tickets.
Coffee Morning
- 25/07/2026
- Eriskay Hall
Coffee morning in Eriskay Hall, from 11 am.
Bookbug Session
- 25/07/2026
- Lionacleit Library
Bookbug session at Lionacleit Library at 11.30 am. Free story, song, and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children, and their families.
Michael John & Chris
- 26/07/2026
- Am Politician
Michael John & Chris will be performing at Am Politician for an afternoon session.
Spòrs aig SUAT
- 28/07/2026
- Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath
Spòrs aig SUAT – Sports at SUAT, 2-4pm. P3 and up.
Fun Run
- 29/07/2026
- Eriskay
Fun Run, 6:30 pm. Further details to follow.
General Knowledge Quiz
- 31/07/2026
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
General Knowledge Quiz with
Quizmaster Austen Dancey, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Booking essential. Teams of 4. £20 a team. Bring your own snacks & refreshments. For booking / further information please email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428
Scottish Singalong
- 31/07/2026
- Eriskay Hall
Scottish Singalong, 7pm.
Beinn Lì Hill Race & Walk
- 01/08/2026
- Lochmaddy Hall
Saturday 1st August will be this year‘s Beinn Li Hill Race & Walk. Registration at Lochmaddy Hall from 10am (£10 runner / £5 walkers). Otter Mountain Uist will have a mini race and family fun in the Lochmaddy Recreation Ground.
Outdoor Fun with CNAG / Otter Mountain Uist
- 05/08/2026
- TBC
Details TBC. Free!
“Musings of a Cold War Warrior,” Talk
- 06/08/2026
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
“Musings of a Cold War Warrior,” talk by
Austen Dancey, 7.30pm. Please book. Entry by Donation. For booking / further information please
email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428
Wee Woodland Drop Off
- 07/08/2026
- The Wee Woodland, Lochmaddy
Wee Woodland Drop Off, 11am – 2pm. Free!
Singers & Musicians Practice Night
- 07/08/2026
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
Singers & Musicians Practice Night, 7 – 9 pm. Further information please
email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428
Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club
- 14/08/2026
- Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum
Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club, 7 – 9 pm (entry by donation)
Askernish Golf Open Weekend
- Askernish Golf Course, South Uist
Askernish Open Weekend 2026, Friday 28th – Sunday 30th August.