Houses for sale in Balivanich, Benbecula

About Balivanich

Balivanich (Baile a' Mhanaich) is on the west side of Benbecula, near the causeway to North Uist. The Gazetteer for Scotland calls it the most populous settlement in the southern isles and a significant commercial centre, and notes that its size has risen and fallen with the military base beside it. The airfield lies to the north of the village, and Highlands and Islands Airports show flights from Benbecula to Glasgow and Stornoway.

NHS Western Isles lists Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh, the Uist and Barra hospital, on Benbecula. The village school, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich, takes primary pupils from Balivanich, Nunton, Gramsdale, Uachdar and the Flodda townships. Secondary pupils go to Sgoil Lionacleit at Liniclate, about 3 miles south, whose catchment the council gives simply as Uist.

The W16 and W17 spine bus routes between Berneray and Eriskay both stop at the bank and the airport, and the W19 local service runs round Benbecula. The Crofting Commission lists 30 crofts under Balivanich, filed in the parish of South Uist.