Campsite · Hougharry · Na h-Eileanan Siar
Balranald Hebridean Holidays
Family-run beachside campsite inside the RSPB Balranald reserve on North Uist, with hard-standing and grass pitches, a pod and a croft cottage.
- Dogs welcome
- Near beach
- Glamping
Balranald is a small crofting-township campsite on the west coast of North Uist, set among the machair and farmland of the RSPB reserve. Horseshoe Bay is about 40 metres from the entrance, and the birdlife is the main draw: waders and farmland birds nest around the pitches, and corncrakes can be heard from the pod.
There are nineteen hard-standing pitches with hook-up for motorhomes and caravans, grass pitches for tents and campervans (most with power), and a single camping pod. Two heated blocks have coin-operated showers, a drying room, washing machine and a campers' fridge and kettle, with free wifi across the site. Dogs and other pets are welcome on the pitches without charge. A separate cabin on site serves rolls, soup and baking from April to September, and a one-bedroom croft cottage a mile away can also be booked.
- Sandy beach a stone's throw from the entrance
- Pitches beside the RSPB Balranald reserve
- Corncrake pod for two
- Pets welcome free of charge on pitches
- £1 coin showers that run 7.5 minutes
Prices
Pitch prices are per night and include VAT. Adults and children are charged per night on top of the pitch price for every pitch type except the backpacker and one-person tent. Hook-up and awning are extras. Showers are £1 coins. Kettle Cottage prices are not published.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the small one-person tent with car, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026 from £19
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027 from £19
April 2027 from £19
May 2027 from £19
June 2027 from £19
July 2027 from £19
August 2027 from £19
September 2027 from £19
The full price list we hold (2026)
Seasons
- 28 March - 30 April: 28 March to 30 April
- 1 May - 31 August: 1 May to 31 August
- 1 September - 31 October: 1 September to 31 October
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| tent-backpacker | Any | Any | £13 pitch_night |
| tent-small | Any | Any | £15 pitch_night |
| tent-medium | Any | Any | £15 pitch_night |
| tent-large | Any | Any | £18 pitch_night |
| rooftop | Any | Any | £15 pitch_night |
| campervan | Any | Any | £21 pitch_night |
| motorhome-large | Any | Any | £23 pitch_night |
| caravan | Any | Any | £23 pitch_night |
| pod | spring | Any | £60 unit_night |
| pod | summer | Any | £70 unit_night |
| pod | autumn | Any | £60 unit_night |
People
- Adult 16: £2 night
- Child 5–15: £1 night
- Infant–4: £0 night
Extras
- Electric: £5 night (Hook-up)
- Awning: £2 night
- Shower: £1 item (£1 coin, about 7.5 minutes)
- Dog: £5 night (Pod only; dogs are free on pitches)
Minimum stays
- 2 nights: Pod minimum two nights
Deposit: Deposit equal to the first night, balance on arrival
Source: balranaldhebrideanholidays.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Backpacker or small tent, no car
Pitch
- Grass
- For tent
On foot or by bike; no vehicle.
Small one-person tent with car
Pitch
- Grass
- For tent
Single-person tent.
Medium tent (2-4 person)
Pitch
- Grass
- For tent
Grass; electric hook-up optional on some pitches.
Large tent (over 4 person)
Pitch
- Grass
- For tent
Grass; electric hook-up optional on some pitches.
Rooftop tent
Pitch
- Grass
- For rooftop-tent
Grass or hard-standing.
Campervan or motorhome under 8m
Pitch
- Grass
- For campervan, motorhome
Grass or hard-standing pitches; electric hook-up optional.
Motorhome over 8m
Pitch
- Hardstanding
- Electric
- For motorhome
Hard-standing with electric hook-up available.
Car and caravan
Pitch
- Hardstanding
- Electric
- For caravan
Hard-standing pitches with 16A electric hook-up.
Corncrake Pod
Pod · 1 of them · sleeps 2
- 2 singles
- Bedding included
- Camp kitchen
- Electric heater
- Dogs OK
Two single beds, kettle, microwave, fridge and heater. Linen provided, bring towels. Minimum 2 nights.
Kettle Cottage
Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 2
- Bedding included
- Full kitchen
- Woodburner
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Traditional croft house one mile from the campsite in Tigharry. Log burner with peat supplied, linen and towels included, wifi.
Rules
- Dogs
- Yes · up to 2 · free · on leads
Free on pitches. In the Corncrake Pod, up to 2 dogs at £5 each. Not allowed in buildings except assistance dogs. Do not leave pets unattended. - Fires
- No
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Fire pits and barbecues are allowed if raised off the ground. No campfires. - Pool
- None
- Groups
- By arrangement
Groups of two or more pitches by prior arrangement. - Quiet hours
- 22:00 – 08:00
- Arrival
- From 12:00 until 20:00
Bookings not taken up by 8pm count as cancelled unless a later arrival is agreed. Pod check-in 4pm to 8pm. - Vehicles
- Car by your pitch
- Cancellation
- Deposit of the first night is non-refundable; any balance paid is refunded. No refund for ferry disruption.
- Also
- No drones
- Also
- No ball games or kite flying on site
- Also
- 5 mph speed limit
- Also
- Smoking not allowed in or around the buildings
- Also
- Awnings must be at least 3m from the next unit
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (Paid)
- Hot water
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible shower
- Laundry
- Washing-up area
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Chemical toilet disposal
- Grey waste
- WiFi (Free)
- Fridge or freezer
Food and drink
- Shop
- Café
- Fire pits (no)
Things to do
- Dog walk
Around the site
- Path to the beach
- Recycling
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Balranald Nature Reserve, Hougharry, North Uist, Hougharry, HS6 5DL
- Nearest beachTraigh nam Faoghailean5 min walk
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Balranald Hebridean Holidays?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. Dogs stay free.
Can you have a campfire at Balranald Hebridean Holidays?
No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: raised off the ground only.
When is Balranald Hebridean Holidays open?
28 March to 31 October.
How much does it cost to stay at Balranald Hebridean Holidays?
From £19 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitch prices are per night and include VAT. Adults and children are charged per night on top of the pitch price for every pitch type except the backpacker and one-person tent. Hook-up and awning are extras. Showers are £1 coins. Kettle Cottage prices are not published.
Does Balranald Hebridean Holidays have a swimming pool?
No.
Does Balranald Hebridean Holidays have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
Is there WiFi at Balranald Hebridean Holidays?
Free.
How far is Balranald Hebridean Holidays from the beach?
Traigh nam Faoghailean is 0.3 miles away (as the crow flies).
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