Campaigh
Campaigh or Campay is a steep and rocky islet in outer Loch Ròg, Lewis, Scotland that lies north of Cealasaigh and Little Bernera.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Campaigh |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Kambrey |
| Location | |
Campaigh Campaigh shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NB142426 |
| Coordinates | 58.3°N 6.87°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Outer Hebrides |
| Area | <10 ha |
| Highest elevation | over 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
A huge natural arch transverses the northern half of the island from south west to north east and there is a large sea cave to the south.[1] The islet of Cùl Champaigh lies offshore to the north, and tiny Sgeir Dearg (red skerry) and the larger Màs Sgeir (seagull skerry) beyond.[2]
Notes
- Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. p. 312. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.
- "Get-a-map" Archived 29 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
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