North Uist, Hornish

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records North Uist, Hornish as Chapel (period Unassigned)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Linked to Saint Ronan, the well at Hornish on North Uist is traditionally associated with healing and fertility. Local folklore suggests that the waters, which emerge from a cave, were once used in rituals to ensure safe childbirth and to cure barrenness.