A plaque is to be unveiled later to an 18th Century French military commander in the South Uist village where his father was born. The memorial recalls Etienne Alexander MacDonald, a trusted member of ...

Islanders on South Uist are celebrating after the success of a year-long campaign to have the first officially-recognised community flag in the Outer Hebrides.

Overlooking Barra Sound on the south-westerly tip of South Uist, dates back to 1750 and serves good food (01878 700215; www.polocharinn.com; doubles from £70). The Old School, Brevig, Barra ££ ...

A documentary about the life of crofters on South Uist has been taken to an international audience. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the ...