Lingeigh

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.

Lingeigh

Meaning of name	heather island
Lingeigh from Vatersay. It is the small island behind the first small one.
Location
Lingeigh Lingeigh shown within the Outer Hebrides
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
References	[2]

Notes and 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.

56.87289°N 7.57963°W / 56.87289; -7.57963