Oronsay

Oronsay is an islet in Western Isles, Scotland. Oronsay is situated nearby to the locality Strom na Fuirneis, as well as near the village Lochmaddy.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lochmaddy Sheriff Court and Taigh Chearsabhagh.

Lochmaddy Sheriff Court

Courthouse

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Lochmaddy Sheriff Court, also known as County Buildings, is a judicial building in Lochmaddy in Scotland. The building, which continues to be used as a courthouse, is a Category C listed building.

Taigh Chearsabhagh

Building

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Taigh Chearsabhagh is an arts centre and museum in Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist, Scotland. Taigh Chearsabhagh was built in 1741 and originally used as an inn; it has since served as a post office, house and workshop before being developed as an arts centre since 1993.

Sponish House, Lochmaddy, North Uist

Building

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Sponish House, Lochmaddy, North Uist is a building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lochmaddy and Weavers Point.

Lochmaddy

Village

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North Uist is an island in the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It measures 20 miles north-south, 25 miles east-west, and is separated from Benbecula to the south by a tidal ford, nowadays bridged by a causeway.

Weavers Point

Locality

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Weavers Point is a headland to the north of the entrance to Loch Maddy, on the north eastern coastline of North Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland. There has been a lighthouse on the headland since 1980. Weavers Point is situated 2 miles east of Oronsay.