Meaning of name | heather island |
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Location | |
Lingeigh shown within the Outer Hebrides
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OS grid reference | NL602896 |
Coordinates | 56°52′12″N 7°34′48″W / 56.87°N 7.580°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Uists and Barra |
Area | 27 hectares (0.10 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References |
Lingeigh or Lingay is an unpopulated islet in the Outer Hebrides. It lies towards the southern end of the archipelago, just north of Rosinish and 3 miles (5 km) south of Vatersay. There is a cave on the south-east side of the island.
Coordinates: 56°52′22″N 7°34′47″W / 56.87289°N 7.57963°W