Lingeigh is a small islad off the North Uist coast near Clachan Sands. At the lowest New Moon tides, it is accessible across the sand for about two hours. At most other times, swimming or a kayak is the most sensible option. There are a number of interesting anthopogenic structures along the coast and in the inland areas too. It is still used as a summer pasture for sheep which are walked across the sand at suitable springtime and autumn tides. This is a model of a smal coastal bothy. Its construction has taken advantage of bedrock outcrop, suplemented with soe boulder and turf walls. There is a further turf-built structure beyond the main bothy. Togeter they probaly represent a small settlement used for kelping along the island’s coastline. A little further North there is still a cleared channel and pebble beach, typical of kelper’s access. The opening view is from the West and a one-metre ranging pole is aligned North-South. It can be found at NF 8744 7837, alongside the usual access beach, if on foot.
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