Isle of Eriskay

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The beautiful little island of Eriskay is now connected by a stone causeway from Ludag, South Uist. is The sandy beach of Bonnie Prince Charlie's Bay is well worth a visit. The famous hardy Eriskay Pony originated here.

The Sound of Eriskay saw the sinking of the S.S. Politician in 1941. This true story was turned into the film by Compton MacKenzie - 'Whisky Galore'.