North Uist
| Scottish Gaelic name | Uibhist a Tuath |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈɯ.ɪʃtʲ ə ˈt̪ʰuə] ⓘ |
| Scots name | North Uist |
| Meaning of name | The etymology of "Uibhist" is unclear. |
Lochmaddy pier | |
| Location | |
North Uist North Uist shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF835697 |
| Coordinates | 57°36′00″N 7°19′59″W / 57.6°N 7.333°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 30,305 ha (74,885 acres) |
| Area rank | 10 |
| Highest elevation | Eaval 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,208 |
| Population rank | 13 |
| Population density | 4 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Lochmaddy |
| References | |
| Official name | North Uist Machair and Islands |
| Designated | 22 July 1997 |
| Reference no. | 1004 |
North Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Tuath) is an island and community in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.