Events

In Addition to a multitude of one-off events held throughout the year, Uist also has a timetable filled to the brim of recurring weekly events, from knitting meet-ups, and running clubs to fitness classes and spinning workshops. Get in touch if you know of a new recurring event that we should add.

Diluain

Uist Youth Cafe

  • An Caladh, East Camp, Benbecula

Uist Youth Cafe is every Monday, 4-7pm. Transportation provided. Please contact 01878700910 if you have any questions.

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative Uist & Barra

  • WICCI – UIST & BARRA UCVO OFFICES 41 AIRPORT ROAD BALVANICH HS7 5LA

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative Uist & Barra are delighted to now have their space ready for you. Please pop in Mondays & Fridays 10am-12:30pm,  if you’re in the area, want to find out about specific support or just to say hello, have a cuppa and find out about how we can help you or a family member going through cancer.

Wee Wildlings

  • Meet at Lochmaddy Hall

Wee Wildlings and Earthlings are back! Upcoming meet-ups are the 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June. £35 for the block or £6 per session if you pay on the day. Sibling discount available.

 

Wee Wildlings (10am-12pm) is aimed at pre-schoolers to home-schoolers.

 

For more information, please visit the event link.

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Pàrant is Pàiste

  • SGOIL DHALABROIG

Every Monday at 10am until the School summer Holidays.

 

Gàidhlig songs

Gaidhlig Stories

Toys

Tea/Coffee

 

Free.

Weekday Bookbug Sessions

  • Lionacleit Library

New Weekday Bookbug Sessions Mondays 11am at Lionacleit Library

 

 

Bookbug sessions are free and all families with babies and young children are welcome. Sing your favourite songs, learn new rhymes and cosy up for a story together. Hope to see you there!

Western Isles Breastfeeding Support Drop ins

  • Liniclate Library

Mondays, 11:30 – 12:30, Liniclate Library

 

Pop in to Western Isles Breastfeeding Support’s drop in sessions in your local library for breastfeeding information and support from trained volunteers.

 

Message the page for more information.

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Earthlings

  • Ceann na h-Àirigh, Grimsay

Wee Wildlings and Earthlings are back! Upcoming meet-ups are the 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June. £35 for the block or £6 per session if you pay on the day. Sibling discount available.

 

Earthlings (1-2pm) is suited to pre-walkers and early toddlers.

 

For more information, please visit the event link.

 

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Stay Active

  • Various Locations

Monday Nights

6:30pm

Walkers, Runners, A bit of both? Everyone is welcome along. Encouraging everyone to….. well its in the name: Stay Active

Check their facebook page for start location as it changes week to week

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Knitting Club

  • Lochmaddy Hotel

Meeting every Monday during winter, the knitters set up in the backroom of Lochmaddy hotel. Expect tea, chit chat and lots of dicussion on knitting pattern and the latest projects.

Hours roughly- 7pm-9pm… ish

Dimàirt

Pàrant is Pàiste – Gaelic Songs and Play

  • Sgoil an Iochdair

Splaoid aig Deas

 

Gaelic early years resource on wheels…

For parents and children aig 0-3yrs

 

10-11:45m every Tuesday (Dìmairt) at Sgoil an Iochdair. All welcome!

Art at the Start

  • SGOIL AN IOCHDAIR

Tuesdays 10am | Dimairt 10m

 

Art Therapy Sessions

 

LE ORAIN ‘S RANNAN GAIDHLIG

 

For parents and children under 5

 

CONTACT CATRIONA

caitir@outlook.com

Dè tha dol aig Càirinis?

  • Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath

Tha sinn fosgailte a h-uile Dimàirt bhon 4mh latha den Ôg Mhìos gu deireadh an Lunasdal bho 11m gu 3f. Nach tig sibh a-staigh a choimhead air na dealbhan a tha again san tasglann agus na leabhraichean Eachdraidh nan Croitean again. Bi fàilte bhlàth gar feitheamh le cupan agus ceic.

 

We are open every Tuesday from the 4th of June to the end of August from 11am to 3pm. Why not come along and have a look at our extensive photo collection and Croft History Books. A warm welcome awaits you with a cuppa and cake.

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Rossi Fitness

  • Balivanich Hall

7pm start

 

NEW PEOPLE AND RETURNEES ARE VERY WELCOME!!

 

For Men and Women

 

Work at your own pace.

£8 – £9.50

 

PLEASE PAY THE PRICE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH!

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Guided Walk at Balranald Nature Reserve

  • Balranald Nature Reserve
Join local RSPB staff for a guided walk around the Balranald Nature Reserve to find out about the wildlife and conservation work undertaken on the reserve, 10am-12pm. With sweeping sandy beaches, craggy foreshore, wind-sculpted sand dunes and wildflower-rich grassland called machair, Balranald is home to many species of wildlife including corncrakes, lapwings and other waders. Meet at the visitor centre carpark.
Tickets: £3 for RSPB members / £6 for non-members.
For more information on all RSPB guided walks in the Outer Hebrides contact outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk
Link

Diciadain

Pàrant is Pàiste – Gaelic Songs and Play

  • Clachan Church Hall

Splaoid aig Deas

 

Gaelic early years resource on wheels…

For parents and children aig 0-3yrs

 

Enjoy songs, stories, toys, teas/coffees.

 

10:30-11:45m every Wednesday  (Dìciadain) in Clachan Church Hall. All welcome!

RSPB Land of Otters Guided Walk

  • Langass Lodge
Join local RSPB staff on a guided walk around otter areas, 10am-1pm. Learn more about these fascinating animals and where they call home. Meet at Langass Lodge carpark, North Uist
Duration: 2-3 hours
Distance: up to 2 miles
Terrain: Rough and wet ground along a hillside trail. Stout footwear recommended. Not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.
Tickets: £5 for RSPB members / £10 for non-members.
To book contact claire.bird@rspb.org.uk
For more information on all our guided walks in the Outer Hebrides contact outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk

Watercolour Workshop

  • Cothrom, South Uist

Hosted by artist William Neill over 3 Wednesdays starting 19th June

 

11:30am-1pm

 

£30

 

Basic materials provided

 

Feel free to bring your sketchbook Book at enquiries@cothrom.net

01878 700910

Diardaoin

Pàrant is Pàiste – Gaelic Songs and Play

  • Cothrom Òg, Ormiclate, South Uist

Splaoid aig Deas

 

Gaelic early years resource on wheels…

For parents and children aig 0-3yrs

 

If you have pre-school child(ren) please join with your wee ones to play with others, learn Gaelic songs, and a chance for parents to get together and enjoy a chat and some refreshments!

 

10:45-12pm every Thursday.

Hana Aerobics by Tom

  • Balivanich Hall
For Men and Women.
Funky classic Aerobics with a twist of Tom added into the mix!
New people 6.45pm and returnees welcome!
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Eagle Evenings

  • Loch Druidibeg Local Reserve, South Uist

Eagle Evenings are back!

 

Come and join at Loch Druidibeg Local Reserve, South Uist Thursday 23rd May from 7-9pm and watch th White-tailed Eagles. They have two chicks in their nest currently. There will be the telescope and trailer set up again this year to watch the action from a distance and see how the chicks get on. This is great opportunity to learn more about White-tailed Eagles from our local RSPB staff.

Guided Tour of Fr. Allan MacDonald Walking Trail

  • Eriskay Community Hall
Thursdays, 7-9pm.
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If you would like one of the resident volunteers to provide a personal guide on the Fr. Allan Trail, covering Eriskay’s history, heritage, and traditions, please get in touch by email using the link attached.
Booking is essential and should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
£12 per member
Non Comann Eachdraidh Members £15
Link

Walking Football

  • Lochmaddy

Brand new and starting mid October on Thursdays 7-8pm

A gentle, non competitive way to get some exercise and have a bit of fun at the same time.
3 touch rule (trap, control, pass etc), no above chest height and no tackling from behind/ side.

Adult Taster Instrument

  • Ceann nah-Airigh, Grimsay

If you fancy learning to play the accordion, fiddle or piano/ keyboard, but have not plucked up the courage to have lessons, why not come along to our series of 4, small group, adult taster sessions. Please bring your own instruments.

 

Thursday evenings throughout May.

 

Tutors: Ruth Gottschall fiddle & Padruig Morrison accordion and keyboard. Level: BegInners

 

Date Instrument Times
9, 16, 23 & 30

May

 Piano/keyboard

Accordion

Fiddle

Fiddle

 6-7pm

7.15-8.15pm

6-6.45pm

7-7.45pm

 

For further information and booking (all 4 sessions) email info@grimsay.org or text 07842963428.

 

FREE but donations welcome

RSPB Land of Eagles Guided Walk

  • Loch Druidibeag ·
Join local RSPB staff on a guided walk around the land of eagles at Loch Druidibeag Nature Reserve, South Uist. Learn more about golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, hen harriers and other birds of prey that have made their home here.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Terrain: Rough, waterproof footwear recommended.
Tickets: £3 RSPB members / £6 non-members
To book contact claire.bird@rspb.org.uk
For more information on RSPB guided walks, contact outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk

Dihaoine

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative Uist & Barra

  • WICCI – UIST & BARRA UCVO OFFICES 41 AIRPORT ROAD BALVANICH HS7 5LA

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative Uist & Barra are delighted to now have their space ready for you. Please pop in Mondays & Fridays 10am-12:30pm,  if you’re in the area, want to find out about specific support or just to say hello, have a cuppa and find out about how we can help you or a family member going through cancer.

Pàrant is Pàiste – Gaelic Songs and Play

  • Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich

Splaoid aig Deas

 

Gaelic early years resource on wheels…

For parents and children aig 0-3yrs

 

10-11:45m every Friday (Dihaoine) Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich

The Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh Summer Exhibition & Tearoom

  • Eriskay Community Hall

The Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh Summer Exhibition & Tearoom will run every Friday from 5th July to 16th August 2024, 1-4pm.

 

The exhibition will be a general focus on island life, the women’s role on the island, fishing, crofting and Fr. Allan.

 

Please come along, share your stories and memories or simply pop
in for a coffee and a cake.

 

 

Whether you’re interested in Eriskay’s history or simply looking for a relaxing afternoon with refreshments, the exhibition and tearoom offer something for everyone. Come and discover the stories that have shaped our island community.

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Guided Tour of Fr. Allan MacDonald Walking Trail

  • Eriskay Community Hall
Fridays, 2-4pm.
​
If you would like one of the resident volunteers to provide a personal guide on the Fr. Allan Trail, covering Eriskay’s history, heritage, and traditions, please get in touch by email using the link attached.
Booking is essential and should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
£12 per member
Non Comann Eachdraidh Members £15
Link

Disathairne

Didòmhnaich

Spinning in Uist

  • Nunton Steadings, Benbecula

1-3pm, fortnightly on Sunday afternoons.

 

All interested in hand spinning and woolwork are welcome. Observers and Learners are encouraged.

 

Join us for a cheeky “spin & gin” at our new home for the summer, kindly hosted by North uist Distillery Co. at Nunton Steadings, Benbecula:

 

12th & 26th May

9th & 23rd June

7th & 21st July

4th & 18th August

1st, 15th & 29th September

Uist Selkies Swim

  • Various Locations

The Uist Selkies meet at different locations and times throughout the year… yes even in the depths of winter.

Sundays are a tradition though and the group will meet up, usually changing location week to week.

Park Run (Machair Run)

  • Sgoil Lionacleit Sports Centre

You might have heard of the park run craze across the UK. In Uist Park run takes place on Sunday at 12:30. Starting from the bus stop at Lionacliet, the route takes in the beach and machair- beautiful on a good day and a challenge on a not so good day.

Upcoming Event Blocks

Potential Adult Highland Dance Class

  • Ceòlas

Tha sinn a’ sireadh beachdan bho dhaoine aig am biodh ùidh ann an clasaichean dannsa do dh’inbhich le Mairi MacLean School of Dance!
Ceòlas & the Màiri MacLean School of Dance are looking to organise weekly adult dance classes at Cnoc Soilleir, focusing on Highland-style dancing to give adults the chance to learn or return to dancing and keep active during the winter!

If you are interested, please fill out the form via the link to register interest.

 

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