South Uist
South Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist-a-Deas) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 1,818. There is a nature reserve and a number of sites of archaeological interest, including the only location in Great Britain where prehistoric mummies have been found. The population is about 90% Roman Catholic. The island, in common with the rest of the Hebrides, is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Gaelic language in Scotland. In 2006 South Uist, and neighbouring Benbecula and Eriskay were involved in Scotland's biggest community land buyout to date. In the north west there is a missile testing range.
| South Uist | |
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| Location | |
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| OS grid reference: | NF786343 |
| Names | |
| Gaelic name: | Uibhist-a-Deas |
| Meaning of name: | From 'inni-vist', Old Norse for 'dwelling'. |
| Area and Summit | |
| Area: | 32,026 ha |
| Area rank (Scottish islands): | 9 |
| Highest elevation: | Beinn Mhor 620 m |
| Population | |
| Population (2001): | 1,818 |
| Population rank (inhabited Scottish islands): | 9 out of 97 |
| Main settlement: | Lochboisdale |
| Groupings | |
| Island Group: | Uists & Barra |
| Local Authority: | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
 
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| References: | [1][2][3][4][5] |
South Uist Media
Looking west to Nicolson's Leap. In the background are Gèideabhal, also known as Beinn Mhòr, on the left, and Hecla on the right.
The neolithic monument at Beinn A' Charra
Bronze Age Settlement This is a small part of what was an extensive settlement dating back to around 2200 BC and occupied until at least 500 BC. The round houses were partially sunk into the ground, with low walls and roofs thatched with reeds.
The remains of Dun Vulan[note 1]
The remains of the early 13th-century Howmore monastery
The remains of the late 13th-century parish church
Howmore black houses. Both derelict and renovated black houses at Howmore, South Uist.
Calvay Castle, in Loch Boisdale
Caisteal Bheagram in Drimsdale
The Clan Ranald chapel at Howmore
Other websites
- Iochdar.co.uk, a website about outdoor recreation in South Uist
- StorasUibhist.com, the official website of the community-owned South Uist Estate
- southuist.com
- Flags of the world - Hebrides
- An Gàrradh Mòr, Historic walled garden at Cille Bhrìghde
- Rocket launches at South Uist
- Corporal missile inaccuracy revealed, The Guardian Sept 6 2003
- Askernish Golf Club
- Daliburgh School Archived 2008-09-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Google Maps:Rocket launch site
- Uist Online Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
- Am Paipear Community Newspaper
References
- ↑ 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
- ↑ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
- ↑ The Chronicles of Mann. Manx Society. Vol XXII, Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ↑ Germanic Lexicon Project Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ↑ Ordnance Survey
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