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 1,951. The population of the island is mostly Roman Catholic.

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Scottish Gaelic - Island - Outer Hebrides - Scotland - Roman Catholic

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The west is machair (fertile low-lying coastal plain) with a continuous sandy beach whilst the east coast is mountainous with the peaks of Beinn Mhor 2033 ft (620 m) and Hecla 1988 ft (606 m). In the north west there is a missile testing range.

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Machair - Beach

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Attractions on the island include the Kildonan Museum housing the sixteenth century Clanranald Stone and the ruins of the house where Flora Macdonald was born.

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Kildonan Museum - Sixteenth century - Clanranald Stone - Flora Macdonald

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The island is also home to the Askernish Golf Course. The oldest course in the Outer Hebrides, it was designed by Old Tom Morris, who also worked on the Old Course at St. Andrews.

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The main village on the island is Lochboisdale, from which ferries sail to Oban on the mainland and to Castlebay on Barra. The island is also linked to Eriskay and Benbecula by causeways. Smaller settlements include Daliburgh and Ludag.

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Lochboisdale - Oban - Castlebay - Barra - Eriskay - Benbecula - Causeway - Daliburgh - Ludag

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