Croft 13 Balla, Eriskay, Isle of South Uist, Eilean Siar, HS8

Rarely available, crofting tenancy on the beautiful island of Eriskay, extending to approximately 5.108ha (12.62 acres) with direct access to Eriskay beach and superb open views

Croft 13, Balla extends to approximately 5.108 hectares (12.62 acres) and comprises a crofting tenancy in a well-regarded area of Eriskay. The croft is situated in an open coastal position with wide views over the surrounding landscape and towards the sea.

The croft comprises rough grazing for sheep, cattle and Eriskay ponies.

The croft is subject to crofting legislation but is eligible to receive agricultural and crofting support from SGRPID.

There are also grazing rights for 10 sheep and 2 cows on the Ben Screin area of the Island of Eriskay Common Grazings.

The transfer of croft is subject to Crofting Commission approval.

For further information please refer to the Crofting Commission website

Croft 13 Balla is situated on Eriskay which is a naturally beautiful hilly island in the Outer Hebrides which is around 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. It has untouched sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and breathtaking views. There is a ferry to the Isle of Barra from the Harbour. Eriskay has a shop and pub/restaurant. Eriskay ponies are also present on the island.

The island is connected to South Uist by a causeway.

South Uist has white powder beaches to the west and heather uplands dominated by Beinn Mhòr to the east. The 20 miles of machair that runs alongside the sand dunes provide a marvellous habitat for the rare Corncrake. Golden Eagles, Whitetail Eagles Red Grouse and Red Deer can be seen on the mountain’s slopes to the east.
Lochboisdale, once a major herring port, is the main settlement and ferry terminus on the island.

The island is home to the oldest Link Golf Course in the Outer Hebrides at Askernish –

South Uist can be reached by ferry from Oban via Barra or from Uig on Skye to Lochmaddy or by the smaller ferry which weaves its way through the small islets of the Sound of Harris between Leverburgh on Harris to Berneray, connected by causeways via Benbecula to South Uist and on to Eriskay. Eriskay can also be reached via two airports; Benbecula and the beach airport on Barra.

From South Uist, take the A865 south following signs for Eriskay. Continue to the end of the road and cross the Eriskay Causeway.

After crossing onto Eriskay, at the T junction turn right and follow the coastal road until you reach Balla, continue along this road and pass the cemetery. Shortly after the road splits, take the right fork and follow until the end. A small area of the croft is to the right on the shore side and then extends up to the left above the road and straddles the road Rathad na h-Eaglaise.

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