21785: Uig Lodge, Lewis
Uig Lodge was built in 1876 by James Matheson and later given by Lord Leverhulme to his niece as a wedding present. It was the first concrete dwelling house in Scotland; the sand came from the northwest shore of Loch Stacsavat, carried there by women in kists on their backs at 3d a trip. The house is currently let as a fishing lodge.
Record Location
Details
- Record Type:
- Building or Public Amenity
- Date Built:
- 1876
- Type Of Building Public Amenity:
- House
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU
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Uig Lodge
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