Aird Uig

Aird Uig
Scottish Gaelic: Àird Ùig

Buildings at Aird Uig
Aird Uig
 Aird Uig shown within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNB048379
Civil parishUig
Council areaNa h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy areaWestern Isles
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode district HS2
Dialling code 01851
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK ParliamentNa h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish ParliamentNa h-Eileanan an Iar
List of places
UK
Scotland

Coordinates: 58°13′52″N 7°01′44″W / 58.231°N 7.029°W / 58.231; -7.029

Aird Uig (Scottish Gaelic: Àird Ùig) is a village on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Aird Uig is within the parish of Uig,[1] and is situated on the C40 minor road which joins to the B8011 at Timsgarry.[2]

Aird Uig is a village of two distinctive characters. The south end is composed of a traditional crofting community whilst the north end is a composite of army barracks and buildings many of which have been converted into homes. Aird Uig village is home to a diverse and active community. It is situated in a stunning location with a picturesque bay that leads North to the Gallan Head Peninsula which offers spectacular elevated views of the surrounding seascape.

References

  1. "Details of Aird Uig". Scottish Places. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  2. "Ice Gritting 2013/14 List of Road Priorities" (PDF). Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Retrieved 29 December 2014.

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