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Lingeigh
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For the island off North Uist, see Lingeigh, North Uist. For other places, see List of islands called Linga.
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 five kilometres (three miles) south of Vatersay. There is a cave on the southeast side of the island.
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Meaning of name | heather island |
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![]() Lingeigh from Vatersay. It is the small island behind the first small one. | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NL602896 |
Coordinates | 56.87°N 7.580°W / 56.87; -7.580 |
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 |
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References | [2] |
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