Sursaigh
Sursaigh (Scottish Gaelic: Sursaigh) is an island off North Uist in the Sound of Harris, Scotland. It lies 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the village of Lochmaddy and there are numerous nearby islands including Stromay, Sgarabhaigh and Tahay.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sursaigh |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Possibly Old Norse for 'sour island'. |
| Location | |
Sursaigh Sursaigh shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF957760 |
| Coordinates | 57.673°N 7.105°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 30 ha (74 acres) |
| Area rank | 247 |
| Highest elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The island has "a patchy cover of glacial deposits."
Airigh na h-Aon Oidhche (one-night shieling) is a ruined hut on the south side of the island. It is said that in the late 19th century a shepherd who was staying on the island was awakened by the sound of gulls and his frightened dog. Rushing outside he saw "an enormous cartwheel in the sky making a strange noise". He fled the island and never returned.
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