| Meaning of name | heather island |
|---|---|
| Lingeigh from Vatersay. It is the small island behind the first small one. | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NL605895 |
| Coordinates | 56°52′23″N7°34′30″W / 56.873°N 7.575°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 27 ha (1⁄8 sq mi) [1] |
| Highest elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | [2] |
Lingeigh or Lingay is an unpopulated islet in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies towards the southern end of the archipelago, just north of Pabbay and 5 kilometres (3 miles) south of Vatersay. There is a cave on the southeast side of the island.