The Small sheltered Harbour at Ludag on the Southern tip of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. SCO 6393
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David Gowans / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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3732 x 5619 px | 31.6 x 47.6 cm | 12.4 x 18.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
20 June 2010Location:
Ludag, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Inverness-shire, Highland. Scotland.More information:
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. Tourism is important to the island's economy and attractions include the Kildonan Museum housing the sixteenth century Clanranald Stone and the ruins of the house where Flora MacDonald was born. South Uist is home to the Askernish Golf Course. The oldest course in the Outer Hebrides, designed by Old Tom Morris, who also worked on the Old Course at St. Andrews. The course, which existed intact until the 1930s, is now being restored to Morris's original design, although this is being held up by disagreements with local crofters. Part of the course was destroyed to make way for a runway, and its identity remained hidden for many years before its apparent discovery Traditional Crofting and fishing still plays an important part in the economy of the Island. The recent Road causway from Ludag that now links the island of South Uist with Eriskay has significantly benefited both Islands.