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Uig Services & Facilities

Uig is well connected in terms of transport infrastructure and has many local services, but it is a rural, island community. Some essential services are available elsewhere on the island and some may not be available 24/7.

  • Transport and Travel
  • Ferry services – CalMac
  • Bus services – Citylink
  • Bus services – Stagecoach
  • Rail services – ScotRail
  • Earlish Motors – Motor Repairs, Earlish, Portree IV51 9XL, Tel: 07908 836075
  • The Filling Station, Shop & Takeaway - Uig, Portree IV51 9XX, Tel: 01470 542774
  • Harbourmaster – Tel: 01470 542381
  • EV charging – Public EV charging is available at the public car park next to the pier.
  • Emergency Services
  • Police – Call 999 for emergencies and 101 for non-emergencies.
  • Ambulance – Call 999 for emergencies and 101 for non-emergencies.
  • Fire Service – Call 999 for emergencies and 101 for non-emergencies.
  • Lifeguard – Call 999 for emergencies and 101 for non-emergencies.
  • Defibrillators – There are a number of defibrillators around the community. For more information on using defibrillators in an emergency please visit the Lucky2bHere website. Defibrillators can be found at:-
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • NHS 24 – As a first point of contact, call NHS 24 on 111
  • Portree Community Hospital - Hillside, Fancyhill, Portree IV51 9BZ, Tel: 01478 613200
  • Broadford Hospital - High Road, Broadford, IV49 9AA, Tel: 01471 822491
  • Doctor – For a GP service contact Portree Medical Centre, Fancy Hill, Portree, IV51 9BZ, Tel: 01478 612013
  • Dentist – For a dental emergency contact NHS 24 on 111
  • Vets – Most vets on Skye are not taking on new patients, but will treat emergencies. Contact O'Connor-Pierce Veterinary Surgeons, 27 Bernisdale, IV51 9NS, Tel: 01470 532385 or Rhona Campbell, 7B1 Lisigarry Place, Portree Industrial Estate, IV51 9BD, Tel: 01476 611269
  • Other Services
  • Postal services – The Post Office for the community is located at Rankins Supermarket
  • ATM – ATMs for the community are located at Rankins Supermarket and The Filling Station
  • Public Parking – Public parking is available near the pier, at Fairy Glen and at the Uig Community Hall. Please consider a donation to hall funds if you park in the Community Hall car park.
  • Recycling – Glass and clothing recycling is available next to the public car park opposite the ferry terminal.
  • Church of Scotland – There is a Church Of Scotland church in the centre of the village.
  • Uig Free Church - Uig, Portree IV51 9YD