Aird Uig
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Aird Uig (Template:Langx) 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] The township includes Script error: No such module "convert". of common grazings to the east and west of the village.[3]
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.[4] The Headquarters and NAAFI shop building are now the Gallan Head Hotel & Restaurant.[5]
History
Aird Uig was first settled in 1825 by crofters evicted from a nearby township of Carnish. Aird was chosen because of its remoteness and it was very difficult land to work, therefore of no interest to landowners.[4]
Between 1954 and 2010, the Royal Air Force (and latterly, NATO), operated a RADAR site at Gallan Head called RAF Aird Uig. The community is now trying to open the former base to the public as an observatory, gallery and whale listening post.[6]
Landmarks
Taigh a’ Bheannaich
Taigh a’ Bheannaich (House of Blessings, or Blessing House) are the ruins of a church situated on a small headland at Druim Bheannaich to the west of Loch a’ Bheannaich.[7]
RAF Aird Uig
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