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XXX.—Geology of the Outer Hebrides. Part II.—South Uist and Eriskay

1925; Royal Society of Edinburgh; Volume: 53; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0080456800027514

2053-5945

T. J. Jehu, R. M. Craig,

Marine and environmental studies

The origin of the name “Uist” or “Vist” is uncertain. It is probably either of Pictish or Scandinavian derivation. It is said to be found amongst the names of the early Pictish kings. Some authorities give “Ivist” as the earliest known name, and this may mean “Ey-vist,” the Island of Vist (the Pictish king), or may be rendered literally from the Norse as “dwelling-place.” Others believe that the name is derived from “vest” (Danish) signifying “the west island.” Originally Uist comprised what we now know as North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and possibly Barra as well.