Carinish, North Uist

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Carinish, North Uist is one of eight stone circles the Albion Guide charts in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Nearby ancient sites include Long cairn near Bharpa, North Uist, Leac a'Mhiosachan and Sornach a'Phobuill.

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