North Uist

North Uist
Scottish Gaelic nameUibhist a Tuath
Pronunciation[ˈɯ.ɪʃtʲ ə ˈt̪ʰuə]
Scots nameNorth Uist
Meaning of nameNorth Uist (etymology of "Uibhist" is unclear)
Location
North Uist
North Uist shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid referenceNF835697
Coordinates57°36′00″N 7°19′59″W / 57.6°N 7.333°W / 57.6; -7.333
Physical geography
Island groupUist and Barra
Area30,305 ha (74,885 acres)
Area rank10
Highest elevationEaval 1,138 ft (347 m)
Administration
Council areaComhairle nan Eilean Siar
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population1,254
Population rank12
Population density4.14 people/km2
Largest settlementLochmaddy
References
Official nameNorth Uist Machair and Islands
Designated22 July 1997
Reference no.1004

North Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Tuath; Scots: North Uise) is an island and community in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.