Balivanich

Balivanich
Western part of Balivanich with former primary school
Balivanich is located in Outer Hebrides
Balivanich
Balivanich
Location within the Outer Hebrides
Population510 (2022)[1]
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNF776552
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townISLE OF BENBECULA
Postcode districtHS7
Dialling code01870
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°28′23″N 7°22′41″W / 57.473°N 7.378°W / 57.473; -7.378

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.[2]

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Details of Balivanich". Scottish Places. Retrieved 28 December 2014.