 Grimsay ('Grim's Island'), (pictured left, click to enlarge), is to the south-eastern coast of North Uist. Grimsay is roughly three miles long and 1.5 miles wide and joined to both North Uist and Benbecula by a causeway. There are many slets nearby. The remains of an old chapel, dedicated to St Michael, survive, where the bodies of seamen washed up on the island were buried.
Though Grimsay may be a small island it would be a great shame not to take a quick tour around the isand as you pass through on your way to another island. The road is a complete circle so it is easy to take in one complete island within a short space of time. Grimsay, being central to the southern islands of the Western Isles, is an excellent place to stay during your holiday. On a recent visit to North and South Uist we spent one evening on the island as we found that many of the places we wished to visit were within easy driving distance. Many people spend some time on the Isle of Barra, we would suggest that the best way to view the islands is to stay in a different area each night. Obviously it would make sense to start at one end of the Hebrides and work your way to the other. Barra is considered one of the most beautiful of the island with Vatersay accessible via a causeway and South Uist only a short ferry ride away. Upon Leaving Barra, a visit to the wonderfull island of Eriskay should be considered essential before you begin your journey North. There is plenty to see on South Uist but if you plan to stay on Grimsay or nearby Benbecula this will allow you to visit the places you missed early the following day before touring North Uist. After your tour of North Uist you can head to Harris via the Sound of Harris Ferry. Allow yourself some extra time before your ferry to take a worthwhile tour of Berneray which could only take an hour or two.
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