Vacsay

Vacsay
Old Norse namebakkiey or vagr-øy
Meaning of namepeat bank or bay island
Location
Vacsay
Vacsay shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid referenceNB115370
Coordinates58°14′N 6°55′W / 58.23°N 6.91°W / 58.23; -6.91
Physical geography
Island groupLewis and Harris
Area41 hectares (0.16 sq mi)
Area rank217=
Highest elevation34 m (112 ft)
Administration
Council areaOuter Hebrides
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
References

Vacsay (Scottish Gaelic: Bhacsaigh from Old Norse "bakkiey" meaning "peat bank island") is one of the Outer Hebrides. It is off the west coast of Lewis in West Loch Roag. It is 41 hectares (0.16 square miles) in size, and 34 metres (112 feet) at its highest point.