South Uist facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Uibhist-a-Deas |
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| Meaning of name | From 'inni-vist', Old Norse for 'dwelling'. |
| OS grid reference | NF786343 |
| 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 |
| Largest settlement | Lochboisdale |
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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.
Images for kids
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Looking west to Nicolson's Leap. In the background are Gèideabhal, also known as Beinn Mhòr, on the left, and Hecla on the right.
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The neolithic monument at Beinn A' Charra
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Cladh Hallan roundhouses
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The remains of Dun Vulan
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The remains of the early 13th-century Howmore monastery
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The remains of the late 13th-century parish church
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Blackhouses in Howmore
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Calvay Castle, in Loch Boisdale
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Caisteal Bheagram in Drimsdale
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The Clan Ranald chapel at Howmore
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Loch Boisdale
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The remains of Ormaclete Castle
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Kelp on the Bornish beach
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East Coast
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Our Lady of the Isles
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Flowering machair on South Uist
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Stilligarry
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See also
In Spanish: South Uist para niños
