Isay
Isay (Scottish Gaelic: Ìosaigh) is an uninhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of the west coast of Scotland. It lies in Loch Dunvegan, 1 kilometre (1,100 yd) off the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye. Two smaller isles of Mingay and Clett lie nearby. The name originated from the Old Norse ise-øy meaning porpoise island. The island of Lampay is due south. The area of Isay is 60 hectares (150 acres).
| Scottish Gaelic name | Ìosaigh |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈiəs̪aj] ⓘ |
| Old Norse name | isa-ey |
| Meaning of name | "porpoise island" |
Isay from the coral beaches on Skye | |
| Location | |
Isay Isay shown within Highland Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NG218570 |
| Coordinates | 57.52°N 6.65°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Isle of Skye |
| Area | 60 ha (1⁄4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 182 |
| Highest elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
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