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Udal Peninsula

Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BS

Type:Monuments & Ruins

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The Udal Peninsula is one of the richest human and natural environments of the Outer Hebrides. It is an exciting and beautiful time capsule preserving centuries of human and natural impacts. At its heart is the 'machair' - a Gaelic word meaning ‘fertile plain’. For thousands of years families have farmed and continue to farm this rich landscape.

The core of the Udal archaeology site is the North and South Mounds, and Rubha na Udail. Collectively these three zones of the Udal site were excavated between 1963-1994, under the direction of the late Iain Crawford.

Although their full value is yet to be realised the excavations revealed stories of families living here over a period of some 8,000 years, spanning the Neolithic period to the 18th century.

A walking tour App exploring the Udal and its heritage and environment, as told by members of the community, is available to download free to your tablet or phone HERE, via the izi.travel storytelling platform. You must first download the izi.travel App to then download the audio tour.

 

 

 

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  1. Photograph © David Wilson

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    0.84 miles away
  2. Sollas beach is a stunning white sandy beach and eaily accessible from the village of…

    1.34 miles away
  3. The Common Buzzard is sometimes described as "The Tourists Eagle". A commonly seen bird…

    1.4 miles away
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    1.73 miles away
  2. Creative artisan bookbinding and box making, influenced by the materials and colours of…

    1.85 miles away
  3. Vallay is a beautiful desserted tidal island and is accessible at low tide from Sollas.…

    2.48 miles away
  4. Malacleit is a peaceful crofting village situated on the edge of Traigh Bhalaigh (Vallay)…

    2.85 miles away
  5. Rare flower found only in North Uist!

    3.06 miles away
  6. Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and…

    3.16 miles away
  7. Clachan Sands beach is a stunning white sandy beach which is accessible via the village…

    3.24 miles away
  8. The Cuckoo is often seen along the fence running along the edge of Ben Risary plantation.

    4.36 miles away
  9. The Outer Hebrides are an exceptional place to see this iconic bird, hosting one of the…

    4.59 miles away
  10. The remains of a stronghold occupy the whole of a tiny islet in the middle of the tidal…

    4.74 miles away
  11. Eilean Domhnuill (NF 7470 7530) is an artificial islet in the loch that was occupied…

    4.76 miles away
  12. Download the Uist Unearthed app and discover two sites in one at Dùn an Sticir! Watch the…

    4.77 miles away
  13. Loch Bhurigh is easily accessible from the machair to the south of the island.

    4.8 miles away
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