Gaelic name Bhuia/Fuidheigh Area rank 123 Sovereign state United Kingdom Council area Highland | OS grid reference NG292363 Highest elevation 60 m (197 ft) Area 148 ha Lieutenancy area Highland | |
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Meaning of name possibly yellow or pleasant island Island groups British Isles, Inner Hebrides | ||
Wiay (Gaelic: Bhuia or Fuidheigh) is a currently uninhabited island in Loch Bracadale in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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Map of Wiay, United Kingdom
Wiay lies west of the Isle of Skye, 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) off the Skye coast, near the village of Ullinish. It is the largest island in Loch Bracadale, with an area of 148 hectares (0.57 sq mi). Most of the coastline consists of vertical cliffs and the southern bluff is a striking overhanging cliff. There are also several sea caves along the vertical cliff coast line.
The island has been uninhabited since the late 19th century.
Wildlife
There are two large herring gull colonies on the island.
References
Wiay, Skye Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA