Our Lady of the Isles, Catholic monument on Rueval hill, South Uist, Scotland
The granite Madonna and Child statue rises 30 feet tall on the western slope of Rueval, positioned 170 feet above sea level.
Canon John Morrison initiated the statue's construction in 1957 as a response to the Ministry of Defense's plans for missile testing facilities.
The sculptor Hew Lorimer incorporated features of local women into the Madonna's face, connecting the artwork to the island's population.
Visitors can reach the statue through a paved path from the A865 road, offering views toward Benbecula and North Uist.
The forty-ton granite structure stands as the largest religious sculpture in the Outer Hebrides, earning Category B listed building status in 2007.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Location: South Uist
Inception: 1957
GPS coordinates: 57.34271,-7.36065
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:50
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