Welcome to North Uist Development Company
North Uist is located in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. It is the tenth largest Scottish island and the thirteenth largest island surrounding Great Britain. It has an area of 117 square miles. Also included in Uibhist a Tuath (North Uist) are the inhabited islands of Griomasaigh (Grimsay), Am Baile Sear (Baleshare) and Beàrnaraigh (Berneray). All the islands are linked by causeway and are in turn joined to the island of Benbecula.
The population is just under 1,600. The traditional mainstays of the local economy have been crofting and fishing. While these remain crucial to the economic viability of the islands, new growth areas include fish farming, tourism, teleworking and the public sector. There has also been a growing interest in renewables, and a key project of North Uist Development Company (NUDC) is a two-turbine wind project which will generate revenue over time for projects which will benefit the community: Uist Wind; which is now operational.
NUDC is a limited company and a registered charity, managed by a volunteer committee drawn from the local community.
This website contains information on the wind project and also other projects that the NUDC is involved in. With most projects, our aim is to work with community councils, amenity groups and other community organisations to progress projects for the benefit of the community as a whole. All of North Uist is peripheral and fragile, suffering from continuing problems of depopulation and demographic imbalance. Therefore there are many challenges, but with the support of the community, NUDC aims to play a vital role in tackling some of these issues.
The population is just under 1,600. The traditional mainstays of the local economy have been crofting and fishing. While these remain crucial to the economic viability of the islands, new growth areas include fish farming, tourism, teleworking and the public sector. There has also been a growing interest in renewables, and a key project of North Uist Development Company (NUDC) is a two-turbine wind project which will generate revenue over time for projects which will benefit the community: Uist Wind; which is now operational.
NUDC is a limited company and a registered charity, managed by a volunteer committee drawn from the local community.
This website contains information on the wind project and also other projects that the NUDC is involved in. With most projects, our aim is to work with community councils, amenity groups and other community organisations to progress projects for the benefit of the community as a whole. All of North Uist is peripheral and fragile, suffering from continuing problems of depopulation and demographic imbalance. Therefore there are many challenges, but with the support of the community, NUDC aims to play a vital role in tackling some of these issues.
Become a MemberNUDC has a membership of 700. The company has members resident in all parts of the island, as well as the islands of Berneray, Grimsay and Baleshare. Associate member status is also available to those who live off-island, but who share the aims of NUDC. There are at present around 50 associate members, in addition to the 700 resident members.
Membership is free to all who support the objectives of NUDC and are resident in the HS6 postcode area. Please fill out the enquiry form to obtain further information. Find Us |
North Uist Community Development PlanNUDC has published the latest version of the North Uist Community Development Plan in 2018. This document is drawn up in partnership with Highlands & Island Enterprise, and the new version covers the period from 2018 - 2023. It is available for download here.
NUDC ConstitutionThe Development Company adopted it's constitution in 2015. This incorporates NUDC's charitable aims and is also compliant with the requirements of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The constitution is available to view here.
Contact UsEmail: nudc@isleofnorthuist.com
Telephone: 01876 580 337 Write to us at the Claddach Kirkibost Centre or, drop us a message on social media @isleofnorthuist Also visit Uist Wind, at www.uistwind.com |
North Uist Development Company Ltd
Claddach Kirkibost Centre, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5EP.
nudc@isleofnorthuist.com
Tel: 01876 580337
Company No. SC383175
Charity No. SC041709
Claddach Kirkibost Centre, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5EP.
nudc@isleofnorthuist.com
Tel: 01876 580337
Company No. SC383175
Charity No. SC041709
