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Lochmaddy
Also known as: Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochmaddy is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6043°, -7.1620°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochmaddy (Scottish Gaelic: Loch nam Madadh [l̪ˠɔx nə ˈmat̪əɣ], "Loch of the Hounds") is the administrative centre of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Na Madaidhean (the wolves/hounds) are rocks in the bay after which the loch, and subsequently the village, are named. Lochmaddy is within the parish of North Uist.
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Background
History
Virtually the first mention anywhere of Lochmaddy is a complaint of "piracie and murder" in a report dated 1616: "Lochmaldie on the coast of Uist is a rendezvous for pirates" it said. The coves and inlets around the village were ideal hiding places for raiding ships stocked with fine goods bound for the clan chiefs of the time, and contraband activity persisted until the modern era. Lochmaddy was an important fishing community before the commercial decline of the herring. During the reign of King Charles it was the site of a Royal Fishing Station. Lochmaddy Sheriff Court was completed in 1875.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6043, -7.1620
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS6 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q1738877 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochmaddy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch nam Madadh - geograph.org.uk - 1343318.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lochmaddy Sheriff Court
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Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre
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Sponish Harbour
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Loch Maddy
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Lochmaddy is a town located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
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Things to see in Lochmaddy
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Hermetray
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North Uist
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Angus MacAskill Monument
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Both nam Faileas
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Ceallasaigh Mòr
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Dun an Sticir
Dun an Sticir — broch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Fir Bhreige
Fir Bhreige — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Flodaigh Mòr
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High Tide, Low Tide
High Tide, Low Tide — Public artwork (sculpture) by Christine Boshier.
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Lingay
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Loch Borve
Loch Borve — bay in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Loch Langass
Loch Langass — inlet in North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Loch Maddy
Loch Maddy — sea loch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Loch Sgadabhagh
Loch Sgadabhagh — lake in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Mosaic Mackerel
Mosaic Mackerel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rosalind Waites.
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Oronsay
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Pobull Fhinn
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Stromay
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Sursaigh
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Lochmaddy Sheriff Court
Lochmaddy Sheriff Court in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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The Old Courthouse
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Hamersay House
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Mosaic Mackerel
Mosaic Mackerel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Rosalind Waites.
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Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist
Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lochmaddy
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📷 5B&Bs · Scottish Islands
The Old Courthouse
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Hamersay House
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
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John's Bunkhouse
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Moorcroft Campsite and Bunkhouse
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochmaddy?
- Lochmaddy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS6 5AE).
- What is Lochmaddy?
- Lochmaddy — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lochmaddy?
- Drivers can use postcode HS6 5AE.
- Is Lochmaddy free to visit?
- Yes, Lochmaddy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochmaddy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS6 5AE. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.