Islands · Scottish Islands
Vacsay
In or near Callanish.
Vacsay — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vacsay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Outer Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.2269°, -6.9162°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Vacsay (Scottish Gaelic: Bhacsaigh from Old Norse "bakkiey" meaning "peat bank island") is one of the Outer Hebrides. It is off the west coast of Lewis in West Loch Roag. It is 41 hectares (0.16 square miles) in size, and 34 metres (112 feet) at its highest point.
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Background
History
Like many of the surrounding islands, Vacsay is uninhabited due to the Highland Clearances, which occurred here in 1827. although Burns never visited the Outer Hebrides.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2269, -6.9162
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q2612528 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Vacsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bhacsaighlochrog.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Peter's Church, Pabay Mor, Lewis
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Tràigh na Beirigh
Beaches · 1.3 km
Pabaigh Mòr
Islands · 1.7 km
Beinn na Bheirigh
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Tràigh na Beirigh
Campsites · 1.8 km
Valtos
Villages · 2.0 km
Loch na Berie
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Kneep
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Lionais
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
West Loch Roag
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
An Sùileachan
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Fuaigh Mòr
Islands · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter's Church, Pabay Mor, Lewis
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📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn na Bheirigh
Beinn na Bheirigh — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Vacsay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Otter Bunkhouse
Otter Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ardroil Sands Campsite
Ardroil Sands Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Ardroil Caravan & Campervan Park
Ardroil Caravan & Campervan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Eilean Fraoich Camp Site
Eilean Fraoich Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Bac Beag
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📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Bac Mòr
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Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Baleshare
Baleshare — flat tidal island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vacsay?
- Vacsay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9HS).
- What is Vacsay?
- Vacsay — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Vacsay?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9HS.
- Is Vacsay free to visit?
- Yes, Vacsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vacsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9HS. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.