South Uist: Island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
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.
| Gaelic name | Uibhist-a-Deas |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | From 'inni-vist', Old Norse for 'dwelling'. |
| Location | |
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| OS grid reference | 25 |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists & Barra |
| Area | 32,026 ha |
| Area rank | 9 |
| Highest elevation | Beinn Mhor 620 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,818 |
| Population rank | 9 |
| Largest settlement | Lochboisdale |
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| References | |
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
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