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Soay
Also known as: Sòthaigh, Sòdhaigh
Soay — island of the Inner Hebrides, 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
Soay is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PH41 4PS. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station or public transport information provided, so access may be limited.
About
Soay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 10 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1 people. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Inner Hebrides, Highland Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1500°, -6.2300°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Soay (Scottish Gaelic: Sòdhaigh, pronounced [ˈs̪ɔː.aj]) is an island just off the coast of Skye, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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Background
History
]] The name derives from Old Norse Sauða-ey meaning Sheep Island. Camas nan Gall (G: Bay of Foreigners) is probably named after the Norse invaders, after whom the Hebrides (Na h-Innse Gall) are also named. The population peaked at 158 in 1851, following eviction of crofters from Skye in the Highland Clearances. In 1946, author Gavin Maxwell bought the island and established a factory to process shark oil from basking sharks. The enterprise was unsuccessful, lasting just three years. Maxwell wrote about it in his book Harpoon at a Venture. After the failure of the business the island was sold on to Maxwell's business partner's wife (Jeanne Geddes), Tex Geddes. The island had the first…
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- Coordinates
- 57.1500, -6.2300
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH41 4PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Population
- 1
Sources
- wikidata: Q1297438 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Soay, Inner Hebrides (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Soay South Harbour by Ben Dallimore.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Doire Chaol
Doire Chaol — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Ceann na Beinne
Ceann na Beinne — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Sgùrr nan Cearcall
Sgùrr nan Cearcall — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 113 m.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Scavaig
Loch Scavaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Rubh' an Dunain
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Where to eat & stay near Soay
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Sligachan Bunkhouse
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soay?
- Soay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH41 4PS).
- What is Soay?
- Soay — island of the Inner Hebrides, Highland Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Soay?
- Drivers can use postcode PH41 4PS.
- Is Soay free to visit?
- Yes, Soay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Soay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH41 4PS. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.