Flodaigh, Lewis facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Flodaigh |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | "flat island" |
| OS grid reference | NB104333 |
| Coordinates | 58°11′N 6°55′W / 58.18°N 6.91°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis |
| Area | 39 ha |
| Highest elevation | 48 metres (157 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Western Isles |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
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Flodaigh is a small island in Loch Roag on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is about 33 hectares (82 acres) in extent and the highest point is 48 metres (157 ft). Its name derives from the Old Norse for "flat island".
Inland, the nearest settlement is opposite the hamlet of Cairisiadar. The island was last inhabited in 1827 when it was cleared to make way for a sheep farm.
The small islet of Gousam lies to the north east and the larger islands of Fuaigh Beag and Fuaigh Mòr further east.
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