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Location of Airigh an Obain... North Uist is situated in the Outer Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland. It is accessible from the mainland by car ferry from Uig, Skye and Oban via Lochboisdale. There is a daily air service from Glasgow to Benbecula, and from Inverness via Stornoway. North Uist is connected with Berneray, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay by causeways. Car ferry services enable day trips to Harris, Lewis and Barra. Vast expanses of white shell beaches extend the length of the West Coasts of Uist and Barra. The fertile machair soil still crofted by traditional methods produces a profusion of wild flowers and is home to the world's largest population of breeding Waders. The corncrake and cornbunting still thrive there. The corncrake and the cornbunting thrive there. The island is an important landing stage for migratory birds travelling to and from the Arctic during spring and autumn migrations. Whooper swans and wintering ducks arrive in October as well as redwings and fieldfares. Pomeraine skuas pass by in May. The interior of the island consists of moor and lochs, which provide good trout fishing. There are many archaeological sites such as chambered cairns and standing stones, and a well preserved circle. The abundance of bog plants and moorland birds is reflected in this area being designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation by Scottish Natural Heritage.
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Clachan
is eight miles west of Lochmaddy, and Airigh an Obain is the fourth
house on the left after turning south (left) at the Clachan an Luib
junction.
