Rueval


(Ruabhal)

A hill at the northern end of the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, also known as the Hill of Miracles, Rueval (Gael: Ruabhal) rises to 87m (285 feet) a mile (1.5 km) southeast of Geirinish. On its northwestern slopes stands the 9m (30 feet) granite statue of Our Lady of the Isles, designed by Hew Lorimer (1907-93), while on its summit is a radar tracking station associated with the Hebrides Missile Range.


Use the tabs on the right of this page to see other parts of this entry arrow

If you have found this information useful please consider making
a donation to help maintain and improve this resource. More info...

By using our site you agree to accept cookies, which help us serve you better