North Uist facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Uibhist a Tuath |
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| Meaning of name | North Uist (etymology of "Uibhist" is unclear) |
| OS grid reference | NF835697 |
| Coordinates | 57°36′00″N 7°19′59″W / 57.6°N 7.333°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 30,305 hectares (117 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 10 |
| Highest elevation | Eaval 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,254 |
| Population density | 4.14 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Lochmaddy |
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| References | |
| Official name: North Uist Machair and Islands | |
| Designated: | 22 July 1997 |
| Reference #: | 1004 |
North Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Tuath) is a beautiful island and a community located in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is known for its unique landscape and connections to other islands.
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About North Uist
North Uist is a significant island in Scotland. It ranks as the tenth largest Scottish island. It is also the thirteenth largest island around Great Britain. The island covers an area of about 117 square miles (303 km2). This makes it a little smaller than its neighbour, South Uist.
Connecting Islands
North Uist is special because it is connected to several nearby islands by long roads called causeways. You can travel from North Uist to Benbecula by crossing a causeway through Grimsay. There are also causeways linking North Uist to Berneray and to Baleshare. These connections make it easier for people and goods to move between the islands.
Geography and Landscape
Most of North Uist is very flat. The only exception is the south-east part of the island, which has some higher ground. The island's landscape is like a colourful quilt. It has many peat bogs, small hills, and lots of lochs (lakes). More than half of the island's land is actually covered by water!
Some of these lochs are quite unique. They contain a mix of fresh water and salty tidal water from the sea. This creates unusual habitats for different plants and animals. Loch Sgadabhagh is the biggest loch on North Uist by how much area it covers. Another loch, Loch Obisary, holds about twice as much water.
Natural Beauty
The northern part of North Uist is part of a special area called the South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area. This is one of 40 such areas in Scotland. These areas are protected because of their amazing natural beauty. They offer stunning views and important natural environments.
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The remains of Pobull Fhinn stone circle
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The ruins of Teampull na Trionaid, a church said to have been built by Amy of Garmoran, after her divorce
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View over western North Uist
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Sea foam in North West North Uist
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View over northern North Uist
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Traditional cottage on Uist
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The Battlefield at Carinish
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View over southern North Uist
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Kelp on the coast of North Uist
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One of many abandoned buildings on Uist
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Causeway from Benbecula (foreground) to North Uist
Images for kids
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The cairn at Langass
See also
In Spanish: North Uist para niños
