Notable Residents
- Flora MacDonald (1722–1790), born at Milton. Known for her help of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
- Angus McPhee (1916–1997) born at Iochdar. Outsider artist.
- Danny Alexander (1972-) the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament lived at West Geirnish on South Uist for three years as a child.
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