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Ceallasaigh Mòr

Island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ceallasaigh Mòr (or Keallasay More[5]) is a low-lying island in Loch Maddy off North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Ceallasaigh Beag lies to the south and these two islets are connected by a narrow strip of sand at low tide. Ceallasaigh Mòr may also join mainland North Uist near Bràigh Cheallasaigh at some stages of the tide.[3]

Coordinates57.64°N 7.18°W / 57.64; -7.18
IslandgroupUists and Barra
Area55 ha[1]
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Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr from the air, Ceallasaigh Mòr is at the top of the picture, partly obscured by clouds, the Aisgernis peninsula of mainland North Uist is at top right
Ceallasaigh Mòr from the air, Ceallasaigh Mòr is at the top of the picture, partly obscured by clouds, the Aisgernis peninsula of mainland North Uist is at top right
Location
Ceallasaigh Mòr is located in North Uist
Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr shown next to North Uist
Ceallasaigh Mòr is located in Outer Hebrides
Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid referenceNF910723
Coordinates57.64°N 7.18°W / 57.64; -7.18
Physical geography
Island groupUists and Barra
Area55 ha[1]
Area rank189= [2]
Highest elevation
10 m[3]
Administration
Council areaNa h-Eileanan Siar
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
References[4]
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