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Shillay, Inverness-shire

Shillay (Scottish Gaelic: Siolaigh) is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides, lying west of Harris, Inverness-shire. It is of international importance for breeding grey seals. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA.

Primary Name(s): Shillay (Anglicised)   Siolaigh (Gaelic)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Lat, Long: 57.800933,-7.2534436
Grid Reference: NF 8803 9115
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN257271

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shillay,_Inverness-shire_257271