Calvay

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Calvay, is a currently uninhabited island situated in the Sound of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, at grid reference NF810126. It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°5'38"N, 7°16'10"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Calvay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Loch Hallan, Beinn Sciathan, Cladh Hallan, Easaval.

7.3 miNW
Lake
Loch Hallan, South Uist
187 min walk • Loch Hallan is a loch in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It is located in the parish of South Uist, approximately 1 mile south of Askernish and half a mile northwest of Daliburgh.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beinn Sciathan, Eriskay
33 min walk • Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll.
7.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Cladh Hallan, South Uist
193 min walk • Cladh Hallan is an archaeological site on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. It is significant as the only place in Great Britain where prehistoric mummies have been found.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Easaval, South Uist
75 min walk • Easaval is one of the smallest hills on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, with a height of 243 metres.
5.6 miSW
Island
Gighay
143 min walk • Gighay an uninhabited island off the northeast coast of Barra. It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beinn Ruigh Choinnich, South Uist
112 min walk • Beinn Ruigh Choinnich is a hill which overlooks the port of Lochboisdale on the east coast of the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides Scotland.
5.3 miSW
Island
Fuday
137 min walk • Fuday is an uninhabited island of about 232 hectares and is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies just east of Scurrival Point on Barra and west of Eriskay. Fuday is owned by the Scottish Government.
6.3 miSW
Island
Hellisay
162 min walk • Hellisay is a currently uninhabited island It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation in the southern Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
3.4 miN
Forts and castles
Calvay Castle
88 min walk • Calvay Castle is a ruined castle on an islet close to the island of Calbhaigh, at the eastern approaches to Loch Boisdale, South Uist. The castle is linked by a causeway from Calbhaigh, which becomes inundated at high tide. The castle is a scheduled monument.
6.4 miNW
Church
Daliburgh, South Uist
163 min walk • Daliburgh is a crofting township on South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Daliburgh is situated 1+1⁄2 miles west from Lochboisdale, has the second largest population of any township in South Uist, and is also in the parish of South Uist.
4.4 miN
Village
Lochboisdale, South Uist
113 min walk • Lochboisdale is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865.