Newtonferry (Scottish Gaelic: Port nan Long, "the harbour of the ships")[1] is a small crofting community on the island of North Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland, at the end of the B893 road.[2] Newtonferry is within the parish of North Uist.[3]
Newtonferry
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![]() Old steadings at Port nan Long | |
![]() ![]() Newtonferry Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NF894782 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF NORTH UIST |
Postcode district | HS6 |
Dialling code | 01876 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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A number of archaeological sites have been discovered in the vicinity.[4][5]
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.[6]
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