[Update - Oct 18] Find out here what's happening in October 2026 with our regularly updated and detailed Uist and Benbecula events guide.
Contact us if you would like to have your community event added to the guide. Jump to today
| Thu, Oct 1 | Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath get-together at 11 am at Sgoil Chairinis to share yarns about the local Highland Games and cattle shows over the years. If you have any relevant photos, these can be sent to |
| Climate researcher Dr Katriona McGlade will be hosting Q&A sessions at Lionacleit Library at 1 pm, 2 pm and 6 pm. She will be answering questions about her research on flood risk and climate adaptation in South Uist and Benbecula as part of Outer Hebrides Climate Week. | |
| Scottish Government consultation on fisheries management measures within Scottish inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) management areas. In-person drop-in at UHI Benbecula Campus at Liniclate, 2 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm. | |
| Free poetry evenings at Taigh Chearsabagh resume at 7.30 pm for a relaxed evening of poetry readings and sharing favourite pieces. The theme for the evening is 'Poems about Women' and you can interpret this as you wish. More information. | |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Fundraising family ceilidh at 12 pm at Stoneybridge Hall in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Western Isle Cancer Care Initiative. |
| Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath drama in Berneray Hall at 1.30 pm. Entry by donation. Tea and coffee served. All are welcome. | |
| Day ceilidh at Talla an Iochdair to raise funds for the local senior citizens' Christmas lunch. Entertainment by Billy MacPhee and a host of other singers and musicians from 2pm to 4pm. Prize raffle. | |
| Dallahan concert at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, 7pm to 10pm. Tickets £15. More about the band and tickets on the Ceolas website. | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Due to annual leave the clubhouse at Askernish Golf Club is closed and will reopen on Monday, October 19 at 9 am. For tee booking, use the online bookin service and for competition enquiries email The South Uist Estate Fishing Administration office within the clubhouse has temporarily relocated to the Stòras Uibhist offices in Daliburgh. |
| Uist Men's Cancer Support Group meeting at An Caladh, Balivanich, 11 am to 1 pm. | |
| Uist and Barra XC Series event 1 races from 11.30 am commencing at Liniclate School Running Track Sports Hub. Strictly no entries on the day. Runners aged 5 and over. Pick up Bib# at least 30mins before race time. | |
| 'Minted' preloved sale at Claddach Kirkibost Centre from 2pm to 5pm. Bring along your quality clothing items, sell them at the price you want. £10 per table. Book your table by emailing |
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| Due to unforeseen circumstances, the St Mary's Griminish vigil service at Ardkenneth is now at 6 pm. Normal service times resume on Friday, October 15. For emergencies and funerals, call 01870 602221. | |
| Opening preview night of Fraser MacBeath’s Aghaidh ris an Achadh | Facing the Field. Through an immersive audiovisual installation, the work examines cultural change and depopulation in the artist’s home in the Outer Hebrides, asking whether small cultures can still be shaped collectively. Free event at 7 pm in Taigh Chearsabhagh. Further information. | |
| North End Districts' Cup quiz and dance at Talla an Iochdair. Doors open at 7 pm, quiz starts at 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome. Over 18s dance starts at 10 pm. Licensed bar from 7 pm. | |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Due to unforeseen circumstances, the St Mary's Griminish service at Benbecula is at 10 am. The service at Bornish has been rescheduled to 11.45 am. Normal service times resume on Friday, October 15. For emergencies and funerals, call 01870 602221. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Monday Club at the Daliburgh Thrift Shop. All are welcome for a tea and blether from 1.30 pm to 3 pm. |
| Join Catriona MacInnes of Tagsa Uibhist and art psychotherapist Nyree Troughton for a women's art therapy workshop from 4pm to 6pm. No artistic skill or previous experience required. For more information and to register, contact |
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| The Uist Youth Cafe will not be meeting today, Monday, October 12, or Monday, October 19. | |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Uist Home Care & Reablement Recruitment info sessions. These will take place at Daliburgh Community Hall from 9.30 am to 11.30 am, and at Trianaid Taigh Ceilidh from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Drop in to chat to current Home Care staff about the job and receive application and interview support from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s HR and Employability teams. More information here. |
| North Uist Table Tennis Group are launching daytime "Bat and Blether Sessions' from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm in Balivanich Hall. Connect over a game and a coffee. All abilities are welcome. All equipment is provided, or bring your old bat if you wish to start playing again. | |
| Singalong with Donnie, 2 pm to 4 pm, at the Griminish Taigh Ceilidh, Benbecula Church of Scotland Hall. Refreshments. All are welcome to attend. | |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Cidsin Cèilidh at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, at 1 pm. Live music, tea and chat. All welcome, especially those who want to sing a song or play a tune. |
| Uist Ladies Support Group meeting at 1 pm in Daliburgh Thrift Shop. | |
| Cupa agus Sgeulachdan le Caraidean Uibhist at An Caladh, East Camp, Balivanich, from 1 pm to 2 pm. Gaelic chat, songs and stories. | |
| Sgoil Dhalabroig's P7 class are holding a Bring and Buy sale at 2 pm to help fundraise for their residential trip to Fairburn next April. Teas and home baking. Parents and families are welcome to come along. | |
| Lionacleit Library Book Club meet at 3pm. Hot drinks, biscuits, and book chat. The first Wednesday of every month. | |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Sgoil an Iochdair are holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the school from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome. |
| The Uist mobile library is parked up for the October holidays from today until after Thursday, October 15. | |
| Rescheduled Leave A Light On Service livestream from Stornoway High Church at UCVO, 17 Winfield Way (previously the HHP office), Balivanich, Benbecula. The livestream at 7pm will also be available from stornowayhighchurch.org.uk/worship if you prefer to watch at home. The service is part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. All are welcome to attend, regardless of faith or no faith. | |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Art Craic, a new monthly social event, launches in Taigh Chearsabhagh’s Studio 1 from 10 am to 12 pm. The art chat will be held every second Friday of the month. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Tea for Two Good Causes at Stoneybridge Hall, South Uist, at 1pm. Soup, tea, coffee, and home baking. There will also be a raffle and bottle stall. The admission fee is £10 for adults and £5 for children. Funds raised will be split between Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland and Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. |
| Poker and Pies at St Mary's Hall, Griminish. Doors open at 7 pm, tables live at 7.30 pm. Licensed bar. All welcome to join in. | |
| Sun, Oct 11 | The South Gym will be closed all day from 11 am for a deep clean. It will reopen on Monday, October 12. |
| Spinning in Uist meeting in the CRP Building, East Camp, Benbecula, 1pm to 3pm. Members £2, spectators free. All interested in woolcrafts are welcome to attend. | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | The Post Office at Bayhead Shop, North Uist, will be closed all day. |
| Deborah MacVicar’s ‘Sea and Sky’ art exhibition in Cafaidh Ghriomasaigh, Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum, will run until Friday, October 30. The cafe is open from 11 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday. | |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Uist and Barra Church of Scotland's Purple Club meet at 12 noon in Griminish Church Hall. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Last day of the 2026 season at Kildonan Museum. |
| Mass at St Mary's Griminish at 9.30 am this morning is for Pope Leo. | |
| Due to the weather warning tomorrow, Cothrom, Cothrom Òg and ReStore will be closed all day. | |
| Cnoc Soilleir will be closed today. | |
| Due to high winds forecast, the Pre-loved shop at the Claddach Kirkibost Centre will remain closed today. It will reopen on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 am-2 pm as usual. | |
| Due to the weather forecast, Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre will remain closed. It will reopen as normal tomorrow (Thursday, October 15). | |
| Due to the weather conditions, Caraidean Uibhist are cancelling today's 'The Crossings' gathering at the Beacon Uist in Lochboisdale and the Berneray Group meeting. | |
| The above is not an exhaustive list of weather-related closures. | |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Listen to the Royal National Mod traditional medal qualifier competitions from Glasgow, 9.30 am to 1 pm, at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh. |
| Tagsa Uibhist Community Gardens is open between 10 am and 2 pm. It will be closed on Friday, October 16. | |
| Uist and Barra Church of Scotland prayer and Bible study at Griminish (Psalm 15) at 11 am and at 4.30 pm in Clachan Church. | |
| Strength and balance community session at Taigh Sgìre Sholais at 1.30 pm. Ten simple and gentle strength and balance exercises to help you stay active, independent, and enjoy life to the full as you age. These sessions are to take place every Thursday and continue throughout the autumn and winter. For further information, contact |
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| Ceann na h- Àirigh & Grimsay boat museum and Cafaidh Ghriomasaigh will be closed and reopen on Friday, October 16. | |
| Fri, Oct 16 | The environment exhibition at Old Lochmaddy School will close for the season at 5 pm. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | The Old Lochmaddy School centre will be closed due to driving theory tests being held in the building. |
| Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh are holding a coffee morning and exhibition about bards in Eriskay Hall from 11.30 am to 1.30 am. Everyone is welcome. | |
| Cothrom Halloween film and make your own pizza afternoon at Grogarry Lodge for S1 to S6 pupils, 1 pm to 5 pm. Only eight spaces are available. To book, email |
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| Sun, Oct 18 | Uist and Barra Church of Scotland's United Communion Service, 11 am at Howmore Church of Scotland. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Get gardening this autumn at Cothrom Learning Centre in Ormiclate, South Uist. Practical, hands-on gardening sessions where you can learn new skills, care for plants, tackle seasonal projects and even help build raised beds. Mondays from 9.30 am to 1 pm. For more information, email |
| Monday Club at Daliburgh Thrift Shop at 1 pm, followed by a visit to Cothrom for "an interesting afternoon and something different." | |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Finding Treasure, a talk by Donald MacPhee in Griminish Taigh Ceilidh, 2 pm to 4 pm. |
| Children's activities at Eriskay Hall, 2 pm to 4 pm. £2 entry. Tuckshop available. | |
| Entries for the Uist & Barra XC Event #2 on Saturday, October 24 close tonight at 9 pm. No late entries will be accepted. Register now, ages five and over. Based at the Liniclate School running track sports hub (11:30 - U14, U18 & Seniors), (12:45 - U12 & U16), (13:20 - U10 Girls), (13:35 - U10 Boys). Pick up Bib# at least 30mins before race time. £3 entry fee. | |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Scotland's Farm Advisory Service - FAS event with Peatland ACTION meeting focusing on fluke and the benefits of healthy peatlands for crofters and livestock at Borrodale Hotel, 7 pm start for presentations. Soup and sandwiches will be available free of charge from 6.30 pm. This free event will give you an insight into how parasite control and peatland restoration can improve the sustainability of your croft or improve a common grazing. Booking is essential. Optional site visit on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct 22 to Cheesebay in North Uist. This site has been used as a training site for peatland restoration techniques. |
| Thu, Oct 22 | The Beacon Uist charity cafe on Lochboisdale Pier reopens at 11 am. |
| Scotland's Farm Advisory Service - FAS event with Peatland ACTION meeting focusing on fluke and the benefits of healthy peatlands for crofters and livestock at Hosta Hall, 7 pm start for presentations.Soup and sandwiches will be available free of charge from 6.30 pm. This free event will give you an insight into how parasite control and peatland restoration can improve the sustainability of your croft or improve a common grazing. Booking is essential. Optional site visit on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct 22 to Cheesebay. This site has been used as a training site for peatland restoration techniques. | |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Taigh Chearsabhagh's Film Fridays return at 7 pm in Berneray Hall with the screening of Sundance Film Festival award winner Birds of War. This is the love story of a London-based Lebanese journalist and a Syrian-based activist/cameraman over 13 years of revolutions, war and exile. Tickets are now on sale on the TC website. |
| Sat, Oct 24 | South Uist Bakery's annual Wear It Pink day, 10 am to 2 pm, in aid of the charity, Breast Cancer Now. 'Breast cake' raffle, pink sweet treats, games and prizes. |
| Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath are holding a Halloween party for pre-school age children from 11am to 12.30pm at Carinish School. The event will be led in Gaelic. All are welcome. Booking is essential, and numbers will be capped at 20. To book, contact |
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| Pre-loved sale of children's clothes at the East Camp room 5, from 1 pm to 4 pm. To book a space, contact the East Camp Trust. No charge, but donations gratefully received. | |
| Cafaidh Ghriomasaigh curry night hot buffet at Ceann na h -Àirigh in Grimsay. Customers are advised to arrive at 6.45 pm for the buffet opening at 7pm. The price is £32 per person for curry, side dishes and dessert. BYOB. Numbers are limited. To book, email |
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| Sun, Oct 25 | Spinning in Uist meeting in the CRP Building, East Camp, Benbecula, 1pm to 3pm. Members £2, spectators free. All interested in woolcrafts are welcome to attend. |
| Uist Inflatables at Balivanich, 1 pm to 3 pm. All children must be supervised by a guardian. £10 per child. | |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Lochboisdale Community Council will be holding a meeting at 7 pm in Southend Community Hall. All are welcome to attend. |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Community Garden Day 11 am to 2 pm at Cothrom’s walled garden beside St Peter’s Church, Daliburgh. Volunteers are required to help get the garden ready for winter with some weeding, painting and woodwork. All ages are welcome to lend a hand. |
| Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath's Cupan aig Cairinis is inviting you to listen to the "rich recordings of North Uist songs" in the Tobar an Dualchais-Kist o' Riches audio archive. This is a free bilingual event at Carinish School from 2 pm to 4 pm. | |
| Eriskay Hall's P1-P7 youth club resumes at 6.15 pm. | |
| Wed, Oct 28 | An Caladh Cafe with warm spaces reopens today from 11 am until 2:30 pm. Soup, filled rolls, baking, tea and coffee by donation. All are welcome. |
| Benbecula Community Council meeting at 6 pm in the Uist Community Hub, Airport Road. All are welcome to attend. | |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Uist Ladies Cancer Support Group meeting at 12 pm in Kilmuir Church Hall, Balranald. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Libraries after Dark: Spooky Story at Lionacleit Library from 5 pm to 6 pm. A night of chilling tales, hot chocolate and marshmallows. This is a free children’s event, most suitable for ages 3-10 years. All grown-ups must be accompanied by a child. Maximum two grown-ups per child. BYO teddy, torch and blanket. Booking is essential. |
| Balivanich Community Play Park is holding a Halloween party from 6pm to 7.30pm in Balivanich Hall. Games, dancing, treats, and tuck shop. Entry by donation. Prizes for the best costumes. | |
| Loch nam Madadh | Wolf Bay preview watch party at Taigh Chearsabhagh, 7 pm - 9 pm. Loch nam Madadh | Wolf Bay is a heart-pumping short-form horror series about a ferry journey that goes very badly wrong. Free but booking essential, 18+ | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Gaelic/English bookbug at Lionacleit Library at 11.30 am. Sponsored by the Scottish Book Trust, Bookbugs are free story, song, and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children, and their families. |
| Kids' Halloween party at Talla an Iochdair from 1pm to 3pm. Music and dancing, spooky fun, and Halloween treats. Donations at the door. | |
| Halloween pony rides at the Uist Community Riding School, East Camp, Balivanich. The twenty-minute rides cost £25 per person and need to be booked. Find some spooktacular treats along the way and keep what you find. Fancy dress is not essential, but there are prizes for the best male and female costumes. Message the Uist Community Riding School's Facebook page to book. | |
| Over-18s Halloween costume party at Talla an Iochdair from 9pm to 1am. £10 admission. Licensed bar. | |
