Sromaigh

Sromaigh is an island in , . Sromaigh is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tahay and Sursay.

Island
is an island in the of . The name originates from the Old Norse tagg-øy meaning island with a prominent hill. At 53 hectares in area and with a central peak of 65 metres, it is the largest of the group of uninhabited islands off the north east coast of . is situated 1½ miles east of Sromaigh.

Island
Sursaigh is an island off in the , . It lies 8 kilometres northeast of the village of and there are numerous nearby islands including , and . is situated 1½ miles northeast of Sromaigh.

Island
is a low-lying island in Loch Maddy off in the of . This an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. lies to the south and these two islets are connected by a narrow strip of sand at low tide. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Sromaigh.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Otternish and Newtonferry.

Locality
is the former terminal for the ferry to , in the , . The slipway lies 6 miles north of , and is situated within the parish of North Uist. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Sromaigh.

Hamlet
is a small crofting community on the island of in the Western Isles of , at the end of the B893 road. is within the parish of North Uist. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Sromaigh.

Locality
is a headland to the north of the entrance to Loch Maddy, on the north eastern coastline of in the Western Isles of Scotland. There has been a lighthouse on the headland since 1980. is situated 3½ miles south of Sromaigh.

Sromaigh

Latitude
57.65856° or 57° 39′ 31″ north
Longitude
-7.13594° or 7° 8′ 9″ west
Elevation
56 feet (17 metres)
Open location code
9C9JMV57+CJ
Geo­Names ID
12541100
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