North Uist, Portain

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records North Uist, Portain as Cist (prehistoric), Cup Marked Stone (prehistoric)(possible), Midden (period Unknown), Shieling Hut(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

A cist and possible cup marked stone at North Uist, Portain, date to the prehistoric period, likely Neolithic or Bronze Age. The site reflects early burial practices and ritual significance in the Western Isles.