Flodaigh (Outer Loch Ròg) Explained

Official Name:Flodaigh
Coordinates:58.27°N -6.91°W
Location Map:Scotland Outer Hebrides
Caption:Flodaigh shown within the Outer Hebrides
Gridreference:NB123413
Celtic Name:Flodaigh
Norse Name:Flot-ay
Meaning Of Name:raft island
Area:<10 ha
Highest Elevation:22m (72feet)[1]
Island Group:Outer Hebrides
Local Authority:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Flodaigh is an islet in outer Loch Ròg, Lewis, Scotland. It lies north west of Great Bernera and Little Bernera, south of Bearasaigh and Seanna Chnoc and west of Campaigh.

There are various islets and skerries surrounding the island including Fleisgeir, Sgeir an Saoidhean and the tidal Tamna.[1]

There is no regular access to the island although boat excursions are available locally.[2]

Notes

  1. http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?map "Get-a-map"
  2. Haswell-Smith (2004) p. 312

References

58.2674°N -6.908°W