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 Askernish golf course, designed by Old Tom Morris, is located on the coast and has a view of the beach.[2]
Askernish
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 Askernish House | |
  Askernish Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
| OS grid reference | NF743235 |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF SOUTH UIST |
| Postcode district | HS8 |
| Dialling code | 01878 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Details of Askernish". Scottish Places. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "A865/South Uist". Sabre. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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- Canmore - South Uist, Askernish, Askernish Golf Course site record
- Canmore - South Uist, Askernish, Loch An Eilein site record
- Canmore - South Uist, Askernish House site record
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