Loch a Tuath
Ward in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 58.297, -6.277 |
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| OS grid ref: | NB 49 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01851 (Great Bernera) |
Loch a Tuath is a rural ward within Na h-Eileanan Siar in the Outer Hebrides, characterised by a tapestry of sea lochs, machair and croftland and a strong local Gaelic-speaking tradition. The landscape is scenic and sparsely populated, with communities clustered around small villages and scattered crofts.
Economically the area relies on crofting, fishing and small-scale tourism, and its shores and machair contain a rich archaeological and historic fabric - standing stones, chapel sites and evidence of long‑running settlement. Socially the ward shares the islands’ challenges of depopulation and limited services, but also a lively community ethos, Gaelic culture and active local initiatives to sustain rural life.
Postcode districts covering Loch a Tuath
Neighbouring places
- Sgìre an Rubha Ward 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Margaidh Òr Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Sanndabhaig Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Steòrnabhagh a Deas Ward 6.8 miles11 km
- Steòrnabhagh Place 6.8 miles11 km
- Steòrnabhagh a Tuath Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Eilean na Gobhail Island 7.5 miles12.1 km
Example postcodes in Loch a Tuath
HS2 0NH, HS2 0HS, HS2 0NN, HS2 0LE, HS2 0BE, HS2 0AJ, HS2 0BU, HS2 0JJ, HS2 0HU … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 97 miles156.1 km
Hotels near Loch a Tuath Ad
- Cabarfeidh Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Caladh Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Royal Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- County Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Crown Inn 7.4 miles11.8 km
Schools in Loch a Tuath
- Back School Primary
- Tong Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lews Castle Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stornoway Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Port Skigersta Harbour 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Dailbeag Beach Beach 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Dalmore Beach Beach 17.4 miles28 km