Stocaigh (Stockay) is one of the Monach Islands. It is a kilometre east of Coilleag Mhòr nan Dàmh in the far north east of Ceann Ear. On its east shore is the Camas Bàn, which is named for its white sand, which consists of finely ground sea shells.
Old Norse name | Stok-ey |
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Meaning of name | "Chasm island", from Norse |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NF660630 |
Coordinates | 57.53°N 7.58°W / 57.53; -7.58 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Monach Islands |
Area | <40 ha |
Highest elevation | m |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [1][2][3][4] |
Monach Islands (Eilean Heisgeir / Heisker), Outer Hebrides | |
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