[1] Tolsta is notable for its long sandy beach Traigh Mhor [2] At the end of Tolsta's long sandy beach there are five caves, only visitable during low tide.

The village has a two churches and a post office and community shop ("Buth Tholastaidh").

[3] During World War I over 50% of the male population were in active service, 127 were mobilized.

[6] The site was first recorded in 1874 in the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries by Peter Liddel.

[9] Wildlife in the area includes golden eagles, the skua, the kittiwake and the herring gull.