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South Uist, Eriskay, Baile, General

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Site Name South Uist, Eriskay, Baile, General

Classification General View (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Balla

Canmore ID 278100

Site Number NF71SE 47

NGR NF 7866 1142

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/278100

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  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish South Uist
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Inverness-shire

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Rhuban and Baile

The island's principal settlements, with many two-storey houses adapted from blackhouses in the 20th century, their roofs felted, and later asbestos-tiled or slated. A good example is Mystical Rose Cottage.

Taken from "Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Mary Miers, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk

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