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Sites of Interest

There are many sites on North Uist that give us an insight into the history of this land.

Barpa Langass:

Barpa Langass is a chambered cairn that dates back to 4000BC. It measures about 72 feet in diameter by 18 feet in height. It has been dated to the Neolithic age. Around 1911, the cairn was excavated and evidence of burials and pottery, wood ashes, bones and flint arrowheads were found.

It can be reached by a footpath from the car park on the A867 about 5 miles southwest of Lochmaddy

Hut of Shadows Camera Obscura:

The Hut of Shadows is a camera obscura that projects a live moving image onto the wall using a glass prism. The view takes in the sea beyond the islands that make up the entrance to Lochmaddy. The interior passage leads into a dark chamber where the image can be viewed. It is a short walk from Lochmaddy past the Uist Outdoor Centre and over a unique suspension bridge.

Pobull fhinn stone Circle:

Pobull fhinn stone circle is located to the south of Ben Langass and dates from the second millennium BC. The ring is oval shaped rather than circular and measures 120ft east to west and 93ft north to south. Some of the stones have fallen, but the circle is still visible. The stones can be accessed from Barpa Langass car park.

Teampull na Trionaid:

There are references to Teampull na Trionaid having served as a monastery in its early life, and it is believed to have been an important centre of learning in the middle ages. The main church comprises a rectangular building measuring 18.75m by 6.5m, with walls about 1m thick.

Teampull na Trionaid can be accessed from the car park (signed from the A865) There is a path to the site. Please note that during the summer, the site gets very overgrown so wear appropriate clothing!

Baleshare:

Baleshare is a flat tidal island to the south west of North Uist. It is known for its long sandy beach. In 2005, the Baile sear roundhouses were uncovered as a result of storms and coastal erosion. Also found here were fragments of pottery, bone and metal.

Giant Macaskill Monument - Berneray:

Located at the southern end of the island there is a monument to one of Berneray’s most notable sons, Giant Macaskill (Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill). Born in Berneray, he spent most of his life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and he was said to be the world largest giant at a height of 7ft 9in.

Taigh Chaersabagh Museum and Arts Centre:

Inspired by the culture of the islands within the Outer Hebrides, Taigh Chearsabhagh celebrates the heritage of the land. Communities living on the island today work hard at preserving the cultural landscape and Gaelic language. The large gift shop and art gallery showcase local artists inspired by the Hebridean landscape.

Taigh Chearsabagh is situated in Lochmaddy.

Airidh an Dobhrain,
1 Grimsay Island
Island of Benbecula
Scotland
HS7 5PS

Tel: 07884 277236
Email: airidhandobhrain@gmail.com

Tigh na Boireach,
4 Clachan Sands,
North Uist,
Scotland,
HS6 5AY

Tel: 07884 277236
Email: info@tighnaboireach.co.uk

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