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North Uist (. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 1,657. It is connected by Causeway s to Benbecula via Grimsay , to Berneray , and to Baleshare . With the exception of the south east, the island is very flat, and covered with a patchwork of Peat bogs, low hills and Lochan s, with more than half the land being covered by water. Some of the lochs contain a mixture of fresh and tidal salt water, giving rise to some complex and unusual habitats. The main settlement on the island is Lochmaddy , a Fishing Port and home to a Museum , an Arts Centre and a Camera Obscura . Ferries sail from the village to Uig on Skye , and also from Otternish to Leverburgh in Harris . Lochmaddy also has Taigh Chearsabhagh - a museum and arts centre with a cafe, small shop and post office service. Nearby is the Uist Outdoor Centre. Other settlements include Carinish , Port Nan Long and Scolpaig , home to the Nineteenth Century Scolpaig Tower Folly . North Uist has many prehistoric structures, including the Barpa Langass Chambered Cairn , the Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle and the Na Fir Bhreige Standing Stone s. The island is also known for its Birdlife , including Corncrake s, Arctic Tern s, Gannet s, Corn Bunting s and Manx Shearwater s. The RSPB has a nature reserve at Balranald. REFERENCES
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