Eilean Mhealasta
Island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eilean Mhealasta (Mealista Island) is an uninhabited island off the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It takes its name from Mealista, a nearby township on Lewis.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Mhealasta |
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Old Norse name | muli-stoair |
Meaning of name | promontory farm |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NB382099 |
Coordinates | 58.08°N 7.13°W / 58.08; -7.13 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Lewis and Harris |
Area | 124 ha |
Area rank | 135 [1] |
Highest elevation | Cnoc Àrd 77 m |
Administration | |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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References | [2][3][4] |
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