Coordinates: | 57.53°N -7.58°W |
Location Map: | Scotland Outer Hebrides |
Caption: | Stocaigh shown within the Outer Hebrides |
Gridreference: | NF660630 |
Norse Name: | Stok-ey |
Meaning Of Name: | "Chasm island", from Norse |
Area: | <40 ha |
Highest Elevation: | m |
Population: | 0 |
Local Authority: | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
References: | [1] [2] [3] |
Stocaigh (Stockay) is one of the Monach Islands. It is a kilometre east of Coilleag Mhòr nan Dàmh in the far north east of Ceann Ear. On its east shore is the Camas Bàn, which is named for its white sand, which consists of finely ground sea shells.