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Vacsay, Ross-shire

Vacsay (Scottish Gaelic: Bhàcasaigh) is an island off the west coast of Lewis in West Loch Roag, forming part of Ross-shire. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Primary Name(s): Vacsay (Anglicised)   Bhàcasaigh (Gaelic)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 58.227125,-6.9145202
Grid Reference: NB 1159 3701
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN252395

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Vacsay,_Ross-shire_252395