Lingeigh Explained

Coordinates:56.87°N -7.58°W
Location Map:Scotland Outer Hebrides
Caption:Lingeigh shown within the Outer Hebrides
Gridreference:NL602896
Meaning Of Name:heather island
Area:[1]
Highest Elevation:83m (272feet)
Population:0
Island Group:Uists and Barra
Local Authority:Na h-Eileanan Siar

Lingeigh or Lingay is an unpopulated islet in the Outer Hebrides. It lies towards the southern end of the archipelago, just north of Pabbay and 5km (03miles) south of Vatersay. There is a cave on the southeast side of the island.

Notes and references

56.8729°N -7.5796°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rick Livingstone’s Tables of the Islands of Scotland. pdf. Argyll Yacht Charters. 12 Dec 2011.