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on 1 August, and produce the charters for their land. As Allan's heirs did not do so, Benbecula became forfeit, by Act of Parliament. The king then awarded Benbecula to Donald Gorm Mor, the heir of Hugh of Sleat, as a reward for being one of the few Highland leaders who had obeyed the king's summons.
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and in the north syde of this there is ane parochin callit Buchagla, perteining to the said Clandonald. At the north end thereof the sea cuts the countrey againe, and that cutting of the sea is called Careynesse, and benorth this countrey is called Kenehnache of Ywst, that is in Englishe, the north
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throughout the Hebrides. Nevertheless, although evidence of viking settlement has been found in both North and South Uist, there has not yet been found any sign of viking settlement on Benbecula itself. Following Norwegian unification, the Kingdom of the Isles became a crown dependency of the
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Benbecula to Clan Ranald for £46 per annum. In 1622, however, his successor, Donald Gorm Og, is found requesting that the Privy Council physically punish the Clan Ranald leadership for not removing their families and tenants from Benbecula; presumably they had not been paying the rent.
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After a protracted campaign, local residents took control of parts of the island on 30 November 2006 in a community buy-out. The previous landowners, a sporting syndicate, sold the assets of the 372-square-kilometre (92,000-acre) estate including Benbecula, South Uist and
1794:. Ordinarily, Allan would have been the head of Clan Ranald, but the extreme cruelty of his father, Dougall, led to Ranald Bane's descendants being officially barred from the succession; instead leadership of the Clan now rested with Ranald Bane's nephew, John Moidartach. 879:), due to its island location. The nearest station to Benbecula is now South Uist, 18 miles (29 kilometres) away. However, a long-standing weather station used to report directly from Benbecula, where the highest temperature ever reported in the 1322:
The township of Lionacleit houses the island's main secondary school, which also doubles as a community centre, with a swimming pool, cafeteria, sports facilities, a small museum and a library. Next door to this is the Lionacleit campus of
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cause, and the Prince and his companions received hospitable treatment. Nevertheless, the Prince was a fugitive with a price on his head, and his companions therefore sought out Flora. She disguised him as an Irish spinning maid,
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In 2006, local residents took control of parts of the island in a community buy-out. The previous landowners, a sporting syndicate, sold their 372-square-kilometre (92,000-acre) estate, which included Benbecula, South Uist and
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forbade him from even visiting Benbecula. His difficulties were compounded by the enormous debts which had been amassed by his grandfather, in support of Jacobite armies. In 1838, forced to sell his lands, Ranald sold them to
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of uncertain origin, launched a coup, which made Suðreyjar entirely independent. Following his death, Norwegian authority was nominally restored, but in practice the kingdom was divided between Somerled's heirs
1297:, meaning "Town of the Monk") in the northwest. It is the main administrative centre for Benbecula, North Uist, South Uist and nearby islands, and has the council offices and the administrative centre for the 64: 1699:
However, on Ranald's death, his sons were still children, and Godfrey took the opportunity to seize the Lordship of Garmoran. This led to a great deal of violent conflict involving Godfrey's family (the
1663:(which they date to between 1344 and 1363) was built by Amy; it became the main power seat of power in Benbecula and surrounding islands of North and South Uist. Amy is also reported to have built 388: 1311:
Other settlements include Craigstrome, a tiny hamlet in the south-east of Benbecula. In contrast to the cultivated west coast of the island, the eastern half is a mixture of freshwater lochs,
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Benbecula has historically been a very strong Gaelic-speaking area. In both the 1901 and the 1921 censuses, all parishes were reported to be over 75% Gaelic-speaking. By 1971, Benbecula and
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Hugh died a few years later, in 1498, and for reasons that are not remotely clear, his son John of Sleat immediately resigned, transferring all authority to the king. That same year, king
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in the south east have a total area of 100 hectares (250 acres) spread over several islands, the largest of which is about 31 hectares (77 acres) in extent. Further south is the larger
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It remains a relatively strong Gaelic-speaking area in spite of a continued decline. In the 2001 census, Benbecula overall had 56% Gaelic speakers. The weakest Gaelic-speaking area is
2346: 1628:, which included the Outer Hebrides. Nevertheless, following his usurpation, the Skye sheriffdom ceased to be mentioned, and the Garmoran lordship (including Uist) was confirmed to 1896:, and by this means smuggled him off the island, on 27 June, and took him "over the sea to Skye". Flora was arrested upon her return to Scotland, but was released following the 1720:. On arrival, many of the leaders were seized and imprisoned. Alexander MacGorrie, son of Godfrey, was considered to be one of the two most reprehensible, and after a quick 433:
or the Western Isles Council. The island is about 12 kilometres (7 miles) from west to east and a similar distance from north to south. It lies between the islands of
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Although an act of attainder was passed against his grandfather, it had no consequences for him or his estates, due to accidentally referring to him as
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In 2001 the census recorded a population of 1,219 the 2011 total of 1,303 being an increase of 7% against an average of 3% for all Scottish islands.
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position as Lord of Garmoran, and in view of Ranald's heirs being no less responsible for the violence, King James declared the Lordship forfeit.
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was introduced in 2006 but discontinued in May 2007. There are no direct ferry services from Benbecula to the mainland, but a service operated by
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for £4.5 million to a community-owned organisation known as Stòras Uibhist which was set up to purchase the land and to manage it in perpetuity.
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History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland, from A.D. 1493 to A.D. 1625, with a brief introductory sketch, from A.D. 80 to A.D. 1493
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The Lyon in Mourning: Or a Collection of Speeches, Letters, Journals Etc., Relative to the Affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Volume I
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There is a dense cluster of lochs across almost the entire island, and almost the whole island is below 20 metres (70 feet) in elevation.
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was also present nearby (a better preserved wheelhouse survives on the adjacent island of Grimsay), at which Iron Age pottery was found.
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The island is about 12 kilometres (7 miles) from west to east and a similar distance from north to south. It lies between the islands of
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In the 13th century, despite Edgar's quitclaim, Scottish forces attempted to conquer parts of Suðreyjar, culminating in the indecisive
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In addition to South and North Uist, there are numerous islands off the north, east and south coasts. To the north of Balivanich is
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In the early 19th century, the leader of Clan Ranald, Ranald George MacDonald, got into severe financial difficulties. The
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Statistical Bulletin: 2011 Census: First Results on Population and Household Estimates for Scotland Release 1C (Part Two)
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In 1538, therefore, the king granted lairdship of Benbecula to Allan and Lachlan MacDonald (jointly), the grandsons of
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The island is rich in built remains from the Iron Age, though they are generally in poor condition. A number of small
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for £4.5 million to a community-owned organisation known as Stòras Uibhist, which now manages the land in perpetuity.
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Islands in Loch Uisgebhagh. Bearran is at top right, Orasaigh, middle right and the peninsula of Meanais at top left.
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Following the forfeiture, most of Garmoran (including Benbecula) remained with the Scottish crown until 1469, when
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and deeply indenting sea lochs. Craigstrome is near Ruabhal, Benbecula's highest hill at 124 metres (407 ft).
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was caught in a storm and forced to land on Benbecula. The population of Benbecula were sympathetic to the
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most of which run broadly NW-SE though others run NNW-SSE. The Outer Hebrides Thrust, a legacy of the
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and is connected to both by road causeways. Benbecula's main settlement and administrative centre is
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MacLuachlan, Rev. Thomas. "On the Kymric Element in the Celtic Topography of Scotland". (Jan 1866)
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As a friar, Angus was legally unable to own land; he did not die until 1540, two years after his son
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Climate data for South Uist Range, 1981-2010, elevation: 13 ft (4 m), 1981–2010 normals
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which though widespread in pockets, is found in larger quantities in the centre of the island.
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In 1596, concerned by the active involvement of Highland leaders in Irish rebellions against
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here is the main supermarket for the south of the island and for the north of South Uist.
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Scotland's Census 2001 – Occasional Paper No 10: Statistics for Inhabited Islands
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Galloglas: Hebridean and West Highland Mercenary Warrior Kindreds in Medieval Ireland
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Following her second marriage, she became better known as Lady Emily Gordon Cathcart
1712:). In 1427, frustrated with the level of violence generally in the highlands, King 1545: 4809: 4799: 4740: 4666: 4615: 4530: 4400: 4045: 3884: 3568: 3197: 2993:, edited by Maitland Thomson, 1912, HM General Register House, volume VI, entry 161 1598:, a quasi-independent crown dependency, rather than an intrinsic part of Scotland. 853: 695: 683: 344: 4651: 4620: 4535: 4067: 4050: 3991: 3824: 3819: 3342: 3327: 3103: 2955:, edited by M. Livingstone, 1908, HM General Register House, volume II, entry 378 2931:, Donald J MacDonald, MacDonald Publishers (of Loanhead, Midlothian), 1978, p.426 2883: 2872:, Donald J MacDonald, MacDonald Publishers (of Loanhead, Midlothian), 1978, p.448 2691: 2316: 2125: 1868: 1652: 1588: 1584: 1535: 1461:, which has a series of causeways linking it to the loch shore, via Eilean Dubh ( 1431: 1290: 868: 699: 675: 548: 536: 446: 34: 3005:, edited by I Hill-Burton, 1877, HM General Register House, volume XIII, 741-742 2808:, Scottish History Society, Third Series, Vol. XII (Edinburgh 1928), pp. 357-360 2624: 1345:
monitors the northern Atlantic, but is located on the west coast of North Uist.
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Edinburgh. Birlinn. 2008 reprint – originally published by Thomas D. Morrison.
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Creagorry is in the south of the island, near the causeway to South Uist. The
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are used in Scottish Gaelic today. All these names are assumed to derive from
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The first written record of the name is as "Beanbeacla" in 1449. The names
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Loch Dùn Mhurchaidh; Dun Buidhe is on the larger island in the distance.
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and small islands lie to the north of Bagh nam Faoileann. These include
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period are scattered throughout the island, including the remains of a
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In 1633, Donald Gorm Og decided to sell the lairdship of Benbecula to
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The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland 1493–1625.
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are noted at various localities. The island is traversed by numerous
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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba – Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland – Database
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acknowledged in writing that Suðreyjar was not Scottish, and king
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Other interpretations that have been suggested over the years are
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composition. The direction of inclination of layered textures or
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Beach (Cula Bay) on the west coast of Benbecula looking towards
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The southern parts of the Kingdom of the Isles had become the
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Benbecula Community News, Tourism and Local Benbecula Events
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This article is about the island. For the record label, see
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demanded that highland magnates should attend a meeting at
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Just three years later the sole surviving MacRury heir was
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was recorded at 27 °C (81 °F) on 30 July 1948.
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cause, and smuggled him off the island to safety, as the
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General Register Office for Scotland (28 November 2003)
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islands, or to the British mainland, is by air or sea.
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in certain Gaelic dialects. Spelling variants include:
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or re-analysis, leading to the modern forms containing
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is very similar phonetically to the unstressed form of
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at Rubha Bhidein, adjacent to the traditional ford to
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The Kingdom of the Isles: Scotland's Western Seaboard
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A 4876: 4508: 2116:Surviving records do not describe this in detail 1756:; the grant to Hugh was confirmed by the king – 1397:, Fodragaigh, Eilean na Cille and Triallabreac. 2881: 2444: 1457:, but the most substantial is Dun Buidhe, near 867:Benbecula has an extremely moderated temperate 4083:A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland 2907: 2905: 2903: 2534:. Encyclopedia.com quoting Mills, A.D. (2003) 2132:. It was pronounced somewhat like the English 2045:The modern causeway lands adjacent to the ford 4905:Military training areas in the United Kingdom 3809:Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site 3615: 3295: 3195: 1665:the parish church of St. Columba on Benbecula 812:on the mainland, whilst another service from 635:The island is also known in Gaelic poetry as 626:, meaning "the herdsman's mountain" and from 4091:A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland 4075:Description of the Western Isles of Scotland 3222:Description of the Western Isles of Scotland 2656: 2512:Am Faclair Beag – Scottish Gaelic Dictionary 421:in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of 2900: 2315: 2232:for 26,921 marks, 10 shillings, and 8 pence 1430:. In addition to these, the remains of two 3622: 3608: 3302: 3288: 3225:. William Auld. Edinburgh - 1774 edition. 3106:storasuibhist.com. Retrieved 26 June 2010. 2922: 2832:ed. Bruce Webster (Edinburgh 1982) no. 73. 2334: 2332: 2063:The stone is now located in the Edinburgh 682:eon. Some around Ruabhal is described as 515:of the fords" as the island is low-lying. 3003:Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1771:, son of Ranald's penultimate son, Angus 1587:. In 1266, the matter was settled by the 3097:"Stòras Uibhist: Going Forward Together" 2445:Mac an Tàilleir, Iain (20 August 2008). 2054:The airport runway now lies on top of it 1963:. The site near Balvanich also includes 1947: 1915: 1871:was the chief of Clan Ranald during the 1858: 1735: 1642: 1440: 1409: 1352: 748: 741: 651:were classed as 50–74% Gaelic-speaking. 3629: 2571:Norsk Tidskrift for Sprogvidenskap 1956 2548: 2546: 2544: 2440: 2438: 2436: 2404: 2402: 2400: 2345:islands over 20 ha in extent and 2329: 642: 4877: 2991:Register of the Great Seal of Scotland 2953:Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland 2835: 2795:, R. A. McDonald, 1997, Tuckwell Press 2745:Kingship and Unity, Scotland 1000–1306 1438:site has been identified a Rossinish. 702:are developed in certain areas whilst 16:Island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland 4722: 4561: 4497: 4326: 4213: 4121: 4099:The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides 3920: 3788: 3641: 3603: 3283: 2726:"Benbecula, Strome Shunnamal (10189)" 2363: 2361: 2359: 2338:Area and population ranks: there are 2187:which records do not report in detail 1943: 1708:) and his other brother Murdoch (the 1636:issued a further charter for this to 1418:A number of standing stones from the 836:. Ferry services from the islands of 506: 56: 2541: 2502: 2500: 2469: 2467: 2433: 2397: 2311: 2309: 2307: 1970: 1959:A contributor to the economy is the 1900:. Later, she explained in person to 832:, and hence to the mainland via the 589:"ford" which was borrowed as Gaelic 3070:"Land buyout reality for islanders" 2875: 2536:A Dictionary of British Place-Names 1385:and west from there a profusion of 1304:on South Uist, which is managed by 780:on the island has daily flights to 13: 3969:Rulers of the Kingdom of the Isles 2411: 2356: 1523:However, in the mid 12th century, 768:; it is connected to both by road 600:). Through the process of reverse 582:The second element is a loan from 14: 4916: 3229: 3040:Angus & Archibald Macdonald. 3027:Angus & Archibald Macdonald. 3014:Angus & Archibald Macdonald. 2911:Angus & Archibald Macdonald. 2497: 2464: 2304: 1348: 808:provides a five-hour crossing to 234:Ruabhal, 124 m (407 ft) 107: 4278:Highlands and Islands Enterprise 3997:Treaty of Ardtornish-Westminster 3775: 3500: 3268: 2844:"Benbecula, Borve Castle (9962)" 2582:Alasdair Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair 2347:93 permanently inhabited islands 2002: 1405: 820:provides a two-hour crossing to 468:has it: "over the sea to Skye". 343: 321: 106: 99: 81: 3172: 3147: 3125: 3118:. (19 January 2007) Broadford. 3109: 3090: 3062: 3047: 3034: 3021: 3008: 2996: 2984: 2975: 2958: 2946: 2934: 2863: 2842:Historic Environment Scotland. 2823: 2811: 2798: 2786: 2774: 2771:, Robert Hay, 2009, Birlinn Ltd 2762: 2750: 2738: 2714: 2697: 2678: 2664:"South Uist 1981–2010 averages" 2650:"MWR_1948 | Met Office UA" 2642: 2617: 2591: 2574: 2561: 2285: 2268: 2256: 2244: 2235: 2226: 2214: 2205: 2190: 2181: 2169: 2160: 2143: 2119: 2110: 2101: 2092: 2083: 2074: 2057: 2048: 2039: 2030: 1285:Benbecula's main settlement is 670:In common with the rest of the 453:, meaning "Town of the Monk"). 322: 3789: 3246:Am Paipear Community Newspaper 3196:Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). 3059:. Retrieved 26 February 2012. 2806:The Sheriff Court Book of Fife 2555:1901-2001 Gaelic in the Census 2525: 2475:"Benbecula – Beinn na Faoghla" 2089:in surviving records, at least 1280: 1: 4895:Community buyouts in Scotland 4122: 3642: 3135:. Think AboutIt. 8 April 2013 2722:Historic Environment Scotland 2552:Mac an Tàilleir, Iain (2004) 2339: 2298: 772:. Travel to any of the other 607:, with the ethnonymic suffix 4562: 4498: 3276:travel guide from Wikivoyage 2584:- see Robert Forbes (1895), 2369:National Records of Scotland 1983: 1931:Colonel John Gorden of Cluny 1920:Abandoned house on Benbecula 1731: 1616:had created the position of 1612:At the turn of the century, 737: 611:has led to the formation of 484: 7: 4723: 4327: 4283:Scottish Islands Federation 4214: 3921: 3853:Zenith of Iron Age Shetland 3835:Standing Stones of Stenness 2981:Monro (1549) "Ywst" No. 154 2605:. British Geological Survey 2408:Haswell-Smith (2004) p. 236 2107:Other parts are more recent 2018:List of islands of Scotland 1995: 1988:A local myth states that a 1911: 1767:awarded Benbecula to Angus 1748:granted Lairdship of it to 1704:) and the heirs of Ranald ( 1601: 1223:Average precipitation days 1079:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 939:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 615:"a person from Benbecula". 479: 10: 4921: 2830:Regesta Regum Scottorum VI 2538:. Retrieved 16 April 2011. 1817:Queen Elizabeth of England 1810: 1605: 1487: 1400: 1269: 889: 862: 698:varies across the island. 665: 508:[pʰe.ɪɲəmˈfɤːlˠ̪ə] 18: 4848: 4777: 4749: 4733: 4729: 4718: 4634: 4608: 4572: 4568: 4557: 4526:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 4504: 4493: 4452: 4419: 4378: 4337: 4333: 4322: 4291: 4268:Community Energy Scotland 4260: 4224: 4220: 4209: 4165: 4132: 4128: 4117: 4059: 4033: 4010: 3982: 3954: 3931: 3927: 3916: 3878:Prehistoric Western Isles 3877: 3843: 3799: 3795: 3784: 3773: 3731: 3689: 3652: 3648: 3637: 3509: 3498: 3318: 3310:Inhabited islands of the 2769:Lismore: The Great Garden 2629:British Geological Survey 2325:(Map). 1:25,000. Leisure. 2177:Silocht Aonghais Ruabhaig 1938:treating people as slaves 1854: 1496:settlers established the 1222: 1148: 1078: 1008: 938: 933: 930: 927: 924: 921: 918: 915: 912: 909: 906: 903: 900: 897: 894: 429:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 329: 320: 312: 304: 296: 288: 281: 271: 259: 243: 238: 230: 222: 200: 186: 181: 142: 128: 94: 89: 80: 72: 52: 33: 4516:Shetland Islands Council 4476:West Highland Free Press 3202:. Edinburgh: Canongate. 3120:West Highland Free Press 2882:Gregory, Donald (1836), 2599:"Uist and Barra (South)" 2023: 1740:View over Loch Langabhat 856:and Barra respectively. 620:Beinn Bheag a' bhFaodhla 4856:Highland Boundary Fault 4769:Yesnaby Sandstone Group 4439:Free Church of Scotland 4406:Orkney Heritage Society 2580:This last according to 2010:Scottish islands portal 1863:Flora MacDonald in 1747 1511:Malcolm III of Scotland 840:(linked by causeway to 632:, meaning "bare hill". 535:. Through a process of 308:15.9/km (41/sq mi) 4521:Orkney Islands Council 4360:Shetland Amenity Trust 4156:Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba 4020:Buckquoy spindle-whorl 2941:Red Book of Clanranald 2569:The Gaelic of Leurbost 2419:"Welcome to Benbecula" 1953: 1936:Already accustomed to 1921: 1864: 1849:the Marquess of Argyll 1808: 1741: 1667:; the eastern side of 1648: 1534: 1446: 1415: 1365:, and further east is 1358: 1341:The RAF radar station 792:. A direct service to 757: 746: 726:which is found around 628: 497: 491: 427: 417:) is an island of the 413: 408: 250: 58:[peɲəˈvɤːlˠ̪ə] 43: 41: 4790:Great Estuarine Group 4662:North Ronaldsay sheep 4355:Peerie Willie Johnson 4140:Scottish island names 4034:18th and 19th Century 3984:Lordship of the Isles 3964:Scandinavian Scotland 2385:(Report). SG/2013/126 1951: 1919: 1877:Bonnie Prince Charlie 1862: 1803: 1760:– in a 1493 charter. 1739: 1677:Lordship of the Isles 1646: 1520:any residual doubts. 1444: 1413: 1379:Eileanan Chearabhaigh 1356: 752: 745: 678:which dates from the 537:language assimilation 458:Bonnie Prince Charlie 4849:Islands of the Clyde 4635:Domesticated animals 4595:St Kilda field mouse 4391:Peter Maxwell Davies 3956:Kingdom of the Isles 3845:Prehistoric Shetland 3744:Islands of the Forth 3739:Islands of the Clyde 3199:The Scottish Islands 3116:The quiet revolution 2888:, Edinburgh, W. Tait 2759:, John Marsden, 2003 2603:BGS large map images 2460:on 25 December 2010. 2151:son of Angus Reoh-on 1821:James VI of Scotland 1779:, became a friar at 1775:. Angus' son, Angus 1669:Teampul Chalumchille 1618:Sheriff of Inverness 1498:Kingdom of the Isles 1474:Pictish symbol stone 1338:is near Lionacleit. 798:Caledonian MacBrayne 730:and the airport and 643:Current language use 624:Beinn a' Bhuachaille 4805:Lorne plateau lavas 4652:Hebridean Blackface 4444:Iain Crichton Smith 4386:George Mackay Brown 4273:Crofters Commission 3974:Bishop of the Isles 3631:Islands of Scotland 2451:Scottish Parliament 2349:were listed in the 2223:means "the younger" 1961:air defence station 1847:, the Earl's son – 1492:In the 9th century 1325:Lews Castle College 1009:Daily mean °C (°F) 639:"the dark island". 503:Peighinn nam Fadhla 162: /  30: 4626:Shetland Mouse-ear 4411:St Magnus Festival 3801:Prehistoric Orkney 3749:Freshwater Islands 3102:2006-06-29 at the 3078:. 30 November 2006 2690:2016-03-03 at the 2685:"Sgoil Lionacleit" 2625:"Onshore Geoindex" 2421:. 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Benbecula Records
Scottish Gaelic
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Benbecula is located in Outer Hebrides
OS grid reference
NF807525
Coordinates
57°26′46″N 7°19′12″W / 57.446°N 7.320°W / 57.446; -7.320
Uist
Barra
Council area
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Country
Scotland
United Kingdom
Demographics
/bɛnˈbɛkjʊlə/

ben-BEK-yuul-ə
Scottish Gaelic
Outer Hebrides
Scotland
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
North Uist
South Uist
Balivanich
Scottish Gaelic
Bonnie Prince Charlie

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