Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, HS8 5RX

Frobost is a locality on South Uist, the second‑largest island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. According to the 2022 census, the island’s usually resident population was 1,650, a decrease of 104 since 2011. South Uist is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Gaelic language in Scotland, and its inhabitants are known in Gaelic as Deasaich, meaning Southerners. The population is about 90 % Roman Catholic. The postal district for Frobost is HS 8, placing it within the broader postal geography of the Outer Hebrides. The island’s setting and demographic profile suggest a rural, culturally distinct community with a strong sense of local identity.