Aird Uig
| Aird Uig | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Àird Ùig | |
 Buildings at Aird Uig |
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  Aird Uig |
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| English | |
| OS grid reference | NB048379 |
| Civil parish | Uig |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Scottish Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
Coordinates: 58°13′52″N 7°01′44″W / 58.231°N 7.029°W
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
- ↑ "Details of Aird Uig". Scottish Places. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ↑ "Ice Gritting 2013/14 List of Road Priorities" (PDF). Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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