Otternish
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Otternish is the former North Uist
terminal for the ferry to Berneray
. The slipway
lies 6 miles (10 km) north of Lochmaddy
. When the causeway was completed in December 1998, the slipway was no longer needed. Ancient human remains were found here in 1870.
North Uist
North Uist is an island and community in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.-Geography:North Uist is the tenth largest Scottish island and the thirteenth largest island surrounding Great Britain. It has an area of , slightly smaller than South Uist. North Uist is connected by causeways to Benbecula...
terminal for the ferry to Berneray
Berneray, North Uist
Berneray is an island and community in the Sound of Harris, Scotland. It is one of fifteen inhabited islands in the Outer Hebrides. It is famed for its rich and colourful history which has attracted much tourism....
. The slipway
Slipway
A slipway, boat slip or just a slip, is a ramp on the shore by which ships or boats can be moved to and from the water. They are used for building and repairing ships and boats. They are also used for launching and retrieving small boats on trailers and flying boats on their undercarriage. The...
lies 6 miles (10 km) north of Lochmaddy
Lochmaddy
Lochmaddy is the administrative centre of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland...
. When the causeway was completed in December 1998, the slipway was no longer needed. Ancient human remains were found here in 1870.