Fuaigh Mòr
Island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fuaigh Mòr (sometimes anglicised as Vuia Mor)[6] is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is off the west coast of Lewis near Great Bernera in Loch Ròg. It is 84 hectares (208 acres) and 67 metres (220 feet) at its highest point.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Meaning of name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Fuaigh Mòr |
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Meaning of name | "Large Vuia", or "house island", from Norse |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NB129349 |
Coordinates | 58.21°N 6.89°W / 58.21; -6.89 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Outer Hebrides |
Area | 84 ha (5⁄16 sq mi) |
Area rank | 159= [1] |
Highest elevation | Mullach na Beinne 67 m (220 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4][5] |
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