Lingay, Fiaray Explained

Gridreference:NF750115
Coordinates:57.08°N -7.36°W
Location Map:Scotland Outer Hebrides
Caption:Lingay shown within the Outer Hebrides
Celtic Name:Lingeigh
Official Name:Lingay
Meaning Of Name:heather island
Area:ha
Highest Elevation:51 m
Population:0
Local Authority:Outer Hebrides
References:[1] [2]

Lingay is an uninhabited island in Scotland, one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation in the Western Isles. It lies between South Uist, Eriskay, Fuday and Fiaraidh, once anglicized as Fiaray. Its maximum height is 51 metres.[3]

Footnotes

57.0794°N -7.3661°W

Notes and References

  1. 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
  2. http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey
  3. Web site: Overview of Lingay. Gazetteer for Scotland. 2008-03-16.