Lingeigh

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Lingeigh
Meaning of nameheather island
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Lingeigh from Vatersay. It is the small island behind the first small one.
Location
Outer Hebrides UK relief location map.jpg
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Lingeigh
Lingeigh shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid reference NL605895
Coordinates 56°52′23″N7°34′30″W / 56.873°N 7.575°W / 56.873; -7.575
Physical geography
Island group Uists and Barra
Area27 ha (18 sq mi) [1]
Highest elevation83 m (272 ft)
Administration
Council area Na h-Eileanan Siar
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
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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.

References

  1. "Rick Livingstone's Tables of the Islands of Scotland" (pdf). Argyll Yacht Charters. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. Ordnance Survey. OS Maps Online (Map). 1:25,000. Leisure.