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Isay
In or near Dunvegan.
Isay — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Isay is an island located in the Scottish Highlands at latitude 57.5167 and longitude -6.65. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for this location, and entry to the island is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Isay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5167°, -6.6500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
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).
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Background
History
The first recorded owner of Isay and its surrounding islets was Olaf the Black, the 13th-century ruler of the Kingdom of the Isles. The island was home to a small fishing community in around the 1830s, which included a general store and fishing station, and by 1841 supported 15 families "in considerable comfort". However, like many other small islands, the population of around ninety were removed during the Highland clearances to make way for sheep. The remains of the 18 or more cottages can be clearly seen from the Waternish peninsula, which overlooks the three islands. The island was briefly owned by the singer Donovan in the 1960s.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5167, -6.6500
Sources
Other places nearby
Mingay
Islands · 1.1 km
Clett
Islands · 1.5 km
Cnoc Mòr a' Ghrogain
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Lampay
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
Coral Beach
Beaches · 1.9 km
Ardmore Bay
Natural landmarks · 3.5 km
Stacan Sgùrr a' Bhàgh
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Loch Dunvegan
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.6 km
Claigan Souterrain
Historic houses · 3.7 km
Claigan Souterrain
Archaeological sites · 3.7 km
Blar Mhilleadh-garaidh
Forts · 3.7 km
Hallin
Villages · 3.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isay?
- Isay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Isay?
- Isay — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Isay?
- Its coordinates are 57.5167°, -6.6500°.
- Is Isay free to visit?
- Yes, Isay is free to enter.