North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
(Image above illustrates a traditional, thatched cottage on North Uist.) This evening, I am posting information on North Uist which sits in the centre of of the chain of islands located off Scotland's N.W. coast and which is collectively known as the Outer Hebrides. Summary information on North Uist: Population:1271 Percentage of population which speak Gaelic: 61pct. Religion: The majority of the population (54.4pct) are Presbyterian (Church of Scotland). Principal community: Lochmaddy which is also a ferry port. Area: 118 square miles. Access from mainland: Options include(a) by air or ferry via Barra to the south (b) by air or ferry via Harris (ferry only) or Lewis to the north or (c) via ferry from Skye to Lochmaddy. North Uist boasts extensive wildlife and sandy beaches plus peat bogs and lochans (small lochs or lakes). Wildlife includes otters,the rare corncrake (bird) and large colonies of grey seals. There are several prehistoric sites including the huge c...