Isle Of South Uist
South Uist is the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. At the 2011 census, it had a typically resident population of 1,754: a reduction of 64 because 2001. The island, alike with the rest of the Hebrides, is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Gaelic language in Scotland and the population-- South Uist's inhabitants are recognized in Gaelic as Deasaich (Southerners)-- is about 90% Roman Catholic. The island is residence to a nature book and also a variety of sites of archaeological passion, consisting of one which is the only place in Great Britain where primitive mommies have been discovered. In the northwest, there is a rocket testing variety. In 2006 South Uist, along with neighbouring Benbecula and also Eriskay, was involved in Scotland's biggest-ever area land acquistion.