North Uist is undoubtedly "gaelic" in culture and one gets a real feeling of "being somewhere different". The pace of life is slower & the sense of community is strong, people listen & people talk. The island "lilt" is gentle, the humour is witty, the desire to help is genuine and the willingness to share stories, anecdotes and life history is unending.

You will hear Gaelic spoken in the shops & see it written on the road signs & local information; it is a language still very much in use every day.

With deep rooted traditions of the past, community life in the Uists is alive & thriving in the 20^th century, with many new developments & projects fed by a wealth of enthusiasm & talent Claddach Kirkibost Centre North Uist HS6 5EP Tel 01876 580390 Conservatory cafe, local produce and home baking, open seasonally. Email and Internet facilities. Childcare facilities. Demonstrations & cultural events.

Look in local newspapers (A copy of Am Baille, monthly newspaper is posted to the cottage for guests use) and local tourist information as well as local shops & roadside signs.

In days gone by neighbours and communities would get together for a "ceilidh", to share stories, songs, music and dance. Nowadays it tends to be more organized, focusing on music and dance. You will find such gatherings in many a hotel/pub bar as well as organized events in village halls throughout the Uists all year. Go to North Uist Highland Games in mid July www.rootshebrides.com/events/events/

North Uist is undoubtedly "gaelic" in culture and one gets a real feeling of "being somewhere different". The pace of life is slower & the sense of community is strong, people listen & people talk. The island "lilt" is gentle, the humour is witty, the desire to help is genuine and the willingness to share stories, anecdotes and life history is unending.

You will hear Gaelic spoken in the shops & see it written on the road signs & local information; it is a language still very much in use every day.

With deep rooted traditions of the past, community life in the Uists is alive & thriving in the 20^th century, with many new developments & projects fed by a wealth of enthusiasm & talent Claddach Kirkibost Centre North Uist HS6 5EP Tel 01876 580390 Conservatory cafe, local produce and home baking, open seasonally. Email and Internet facilities. Childcare facilities. Demonstrations & cultural events.

Look in local newspapers (A copy of Am Baille, monthly newspaper is posted to the cottage for guests use) and local tourist information as well as local shops & roadside signs.

In days gone by neighbours and communities would get together for a "ceilidh", to share stories, songs, music and dance. Nowadays it tends to be more organized, focusing on music and dance. You will find such gatherings in many a hotel/pub bar as well as organized events in village halls throughout the Uists all year. Go to North Uist Highland Games in mid July www.rootshebrides.com/events/events/