A location and ancient settlement located behind Veilish Point on the extensive sandy promontory which extends north from Grenitote in North Uist (Outer Hebrides). Said to be of international importance, the site here was occupied from the Neolithic until the early Mediaeval, with several examples of Iron Age wheelhouses, a Viking longhouse and an extensive shell-strewn midden. The site was excavated by archaeologist Ian Crawford between 1963 and 1995. Crops are still grown on the machair by crofters living in Grenitote and Sollas. Udal Beach (Gael:Traigh Udal) is located to the north.
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