Newtonferry (, "the harbour of the ships") is a small
crofting
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community on the island of
North Uist in the
Western Isles
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It is the longest archipelago in the British Isles. The islands form part ...
of
Scotland
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, at the end of the B893 road. Newtonferry is within the parish of North Uist.
A number of archaeological sites have been discovered in the vicinity.
A ferry used to run between Newtonferry and the neighboring island of
Berneray, but no longer runs since a permanent causeway was constructed between Berneray and North Uist.
See also
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Loch an Sticir
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Dun an Sticir
References
External links
Canmore - North Uist, Port Nan Long, Crois Mhic Jamain site recordCanmore - Port Nan Long, North Uist site record
Villages on North Uist
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