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Soay
Soay — uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Soay is an island located in the Scottish Highlands, with no nearby railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Soay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 99 km². Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Part of St Kilda. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland". Coordinates: 57.8311°, -8.6317°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Soay (Scottish Gaelic: Soaigh) is an uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland. The name is from Old Norse Sauðey, meaning "island of sheep". The island is part of the St Kilda World Heritage Site and home to a primitive breed of sheep. Excluding Rockall, it is the westernmost point of the United Kingdom.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8311, -8.6317
Sources
- wikidata: Q1574956 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Soay, St Kilda (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Inselsoay.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soay?
- Soay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Soay?
- Soay — uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland.
- How do I get to Soay?
- Its coordinates are 57.8311°, -8.6317°.
- Who runs Soay?
- Soay is operated by National Trust for Scotland.
- Is Soay free to visit?
- Yes, Soay is free to enter.