Flodaigh Mòr Explained

See also: Flodday.

Coordinates:57.5°N -7.15°W
Location Map:Scotland Outer Hebrides
Caption:Flodaigh Mòr shown within the Outer Hebrides
Gridreference:NF913570
Celtic Name:Flodaigh
Meaning Of Name:"big raft island", from Norse
Area:58 ha
Area Rank:186
Highest Elevation:28 m
Population:0
Island Group:Uists and Barra
Local Authority:Na h-Eileanan Siar
References:[1] [2]

Flodaigh Mòr (or Floddaymore) is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

Geography and geology

Flodaigh Mòr lies east of North Uist, close offshore to Ronay. It contains a large freshwater loch (with its own islets). The eastern headland (Rubha nan Caorach) is almost detached. To the north, skerries almost connect to Floddaybeg.

Notes and references

57.4983°N -7.1533°W

Notes and References

  1. 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
  2. Get-a-map. Ordnance Survey.