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Balivanich
Also known as: Baile a' Mhanaich
Balivanich — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balivanich is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 530 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4700°, -7.3800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balivanich (Scottish Gaelic: Baile a' Mhanaich [palə ˈvanɪç]) is a village on the island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. It is the main centre for Benbecula and the adjacent islands of North Uist, South Uist and several smaller islands. Balivanich is within the parish of South Uist.
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Background
History
The name meaning "town of the monk" possibly relates to a monastery which may have been founded here as early as during the 6th century. Teampull Chaluim Chille, an ancient church dedicated to Columba, might have been part of this monastery; its remains can still be seen south of the village. An airfield to the north, built during World War II, became the control centre for the Hebrides rocket range, established in 1957 at the height of the Cold War. It is now Benbecula Airport.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4700, -7.3800
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS7 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Population
- 530
Sources
- wikidata: Q805000 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balivanich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Balivanich (West).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balivanich?
- Balivanich is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS7 5LN).
- Is Balivanich free to visit?
- Yes, Balivanich is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balivanich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS7 5LN. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.