Beaches · Scottish Islands
Askernish
Askernish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Jeremy Wilson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Askernish is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Askernish (Scottish Gaelic: Àisgearnais, Aisgernis) is a crofting community on South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Askernish is in the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the A865 north of Daliburgh. The Askernish golf course, designed by Old Tom Morris, is located on the coast and has a view of the beach.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1874, -7.4003
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Askernish?
- Askernish is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5SY).
- Is Askernish free to visit?
- Yes, Askernish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Askernish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5SY. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.