East Linga
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For other uses, see List of islands called Linga.
East Linga is one of the Shetland Islands. It lies between Whalsay (to the west), and Grif Skerry to the east.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Unknown |
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Old Norse name | Possibly Lingey |
Meaning of name | "east heather island" |
East Linga viewed from the south | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HU615623 |
Coordinates | 60.34°N 0.88°W / 60.34; -0.88 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Shetland |
Area | 30 hectares (0.12 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 27 metres (89 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Shetland |
Demographics | |
Population | nil |
References | [1] |
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