Linga, Bluemull Sound
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Linga is a very small uninhabited island in the Bluemull Sound, Shetland, Scotland. It is one of many islands in Shetland called Linga. It has an area of 45 ha and is 26m at its highest point.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Unknown |
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Old Norse name | Lyngey |
Meaning of name | Heather Island |
Linga from the north | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HU557986 |
Coordinates | 60.66°N 1.0°W / 60.66; -1.0 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Shetland |
Area | 45 ha (111 acres) |
Area rank | 210= [1] |
Highest elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Shetland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4] |
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