Stromay
Stromay (Scottish Gaelic: Sròmaigh) is a tidal island off North Uist in the Sound of Harris, Scotland.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sròmaigh |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Straum-øy |
| Meaning of name | Old Norse for 'island in the tidal stream'. |
| Location | |
Stromay Stromay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF936746 |
| Coordinates | 57.657°N 7.138°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 66 ha (163 acres) |
| Area rank | 178 |
| Highest elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The low island of Stromay lies between two wide, shallow sea lochs, Loch Mhic Phàil and Loch Aulasary. Stromay is joined to North Uist for most of the tidal cycle.
A smaller islet of the same name lies between Harris and Ensay, and another (Stròmaigh) between North Uist and Kirkibost.
There are extensive sands and rocks offshore that are exposed at low tide.
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