- Carinish
Infobox UK place
official_name= Carinish
gaelic_name= Cairinis
latitude= 57.52
longitude= -7.29
country= Scotland
os_grid_reference=
post_town= ISLE OF NORTH UIST
postcode_area= HS
postcode_district= HS6
dial_code= 01876
constituency_westminster= Na h-Eileanan an Iar
unitary_scotland= Na h-Eileanan Siar
lieutenancy_scotland= Western Isles
constituency_scottish_parliament= Western IslesCarinish, on
North Uist , of Scotland, United Kingdom, is known for the Carinish Stone Circle and the Trinity Temple.Carnish Stone Circle
Carinish Stone Circle is not in a good condition - it has a main road running almost through the middle of it. About fifty metres to the north, a neolithic settlement was found.
The Trinity Temple
Trinity Temple or Teampull na Trionad are the ruins of a 13th century church. It was thought to have been founded by Beathag, the daughter of the warrior Somerled. After being rebuilt Ami Nic Ruari, wife of John, Lord of the Isles, it was enlarged in the 16th century, and restored in the 19th century. Admission is free and it's open at all times.
Carinish also contains the modern Carinish Inn, a landmark hotel in North Uist.
Links
* http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/northuist/northuist/index.html
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