Calvay
Calvay is a currently uninhabited island situated in the Sound of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, at grid reference NF810126. It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Nick R, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Places of Interest
Highlights include Eriskay and Beinn Sciathan.
Eriskay
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, linked by causeway to South Uist, and extending 3 miles north-south and 2 miles east-west.
Beinn Sciathan
Peak
Photo: Mipmapped, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll.
St. Michael’s Church
Church
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St Michael's Church is a Category C listed building in Eriskay, South Uist, Scotland. Of Roman Catholic denomination and built on the initiative of iconic poet and folklorist Fr.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lochboisdale.
Lochboisdale
Village
Photo: John Lucas, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lochboisdale is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865.
Calvay
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.09469° or 57° 5′ 41″ northLongitude
-7.26979° or 7° 16′ 11″ westElevation
62 feet (19 metres)Open location code
9C9J3PVJ+V3OpenStreetMap ID
way 4010480OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islandGeoNames ID
2653965Wikidata ID
Q2934528
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Calvay” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Roc na Pollaidh and Glumag Dhòmhnaill Bhàin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Banca Chalbhaigh and Taigh Dhòmhnaill Bhàin.
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