Archaeology - Arceòlais
Archaeological sites in the Uists - Na h-Eileanan a Deas: Làraichean Arceòlach sna h-Uibhistean
North Uist and Berneray
Barpa Langass - the best example of a chambered cairn in North Uist, this round cairn is about 24 metres in diameter.
Dun an Sticir - on an island in Loch an Sticir, the remains of a broch with a Medieval taxman’s house within can be found.
Teampull na Trionaid, Cairinis: this 13th century church of the Trinity, was once an important ecclesiastical centre of learning in medieval Scotland. The church itself is ruined, but the adjoining chapel is in better condition.
Cladh Maolorithe, Berneray: a standing stone by the ruins of an early Christian church on top of Beinn a chladh (hill of the cemetery.) The saints frequently chose small islands on which to create sanctuaries.
Benbecula and South Uist
Buirgh Castle (Borve Castle) - the name Borve indicates that this was an area colonised by Vikings. This castle was built in 1350 and became the stronghold for Clanranald for 350 years.
Tobha Mor - remains of five medieval churches and chapels.
Barra
Dun Mhicleoid, the Medieval tower house, sits on top of an earlier iron age round house on an island in Loch Tangasdal with a rough causeway to it.
Allt Chrisal (Allt Easdale) - two circular stone structures built in around 2500BC and a work platform dating back to 4000BC have been discovered by archaeologists from Sheffield University.
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