Askernish

Askernish
Scottish Gaelic: Àisgearnais

Askernish House
Askernish
 Askernish shown within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNF743235
Civil parishSouth Uist
Council areaNa h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy areaWestern Isles
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ISLE OF SOUTH UIST
Postcode district HS8
Dialling code 01878
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK ParliamentNa h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish ParliamentNa h-Eileanan an Iar
List of places
UK
Scotland

Coordinates: 57°11′13″N 7°23′28″W / 57.187°N 7.391°W / 57.187; -7.391

Askernish[1] (Scottish Gaelic: Àisgearnais, Aisgernis) is a crofting community on South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Askernish is in the parish of South Uist,[1] and is situated on the A865 north of Daliburgh. The Askerish golf course, designed by Old Tom Morris is located on the coast and offers wonderful views of the beach.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Details of Askernish". Scottish Places. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  2. "A865/South Uist". Sabre. Retrieved 29 December 2014.

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