Longay
Longay (Scottish Gaelic: Longaigh) is a small uninhabited Scottish island in the Inner Sound just off the coast of the Isle of Skye, north of Pabay and east of Scalpay.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Longaigh |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Long-øy |
| Meaning of name | longship island |
| Location | |
Longay Longay shown within Highland Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NG658310 |
| Coordinates | 57.31°N 5.89°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Skye |
| Area | 50 ha (3⁄16 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 199= |
| Highest elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
In 1971, the Caledonian MacBrayne mailboat Loch Seaforth ran aground on the island, sustaining only minimal damage.
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