Longay should not be confused with Longa Island.
Location Map: | Scotland Highland |
Caption: | Longay shown within Highland Scotland |
Gridreference: | NG658310 |
Coordinates: | 57.31°N -5.89°W |
Celtic Name: | Longaigh |
Norse Name: | Long-øy |
Meaning Of Name: | longship island |
Area Rank: | 199= |
Population: | 0 |
Island Group: | Skye |
Local Authority: | Highland |
References: | [1] [2] |
Longay (gd|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.[3] [4]
In 1971, the Caledonian MacBrayne mailboat Loch Seaforth ran aground on the island, sustaining only minimal damage.[5]