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Collection TS16 - North Uist Estate, Scotland
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GB GBX TS16

Title

North Uist Estate, Scotland

Date(s)

  • 1865-2009 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

c10 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

North Uist Estate (1800-)

Administrative history

The island of North Uist was granted to Macdonald family of Sleat, Isle of Skye in 1495. in 1855 it was sold to Sir John Powlett Ord. The current owners are the Granville family who own and manage the estate through a factor and the North Uist Trust. The estate supports over 400 crofters and provides manages stalking, shooting and fishing, as well as providing guided walks and boat trips. Lochmaddy Hotel is leased by the estate.

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North Uist chartularies 1902-2009; rental and collections books 1865-1996; District Salmon Fisheries Board minute book 1981-1996

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Records held privately. Please contact Tasglann nan Eilean Siar in the first instance.

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Finding aids

Digital and manual survey lists available in the searchroom of Tasglann nan Eilean Siar

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In the early 1800’s the estate was owned by the Macdonald family. The records for this period are held by the Clan Donald Centre, Skye, Scotland.

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