Tahay

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Tahay (Scottish Gaelic: Taghaigh) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The name originates from the Old Norse tagg-øy meaning island with a prominent hill. At 53 hectares (130 acres) in area and with a central peak of 65 metres (213 ft), it is the largest of the group of uninhabited islands off the north east coast of North Uist.

Tahay

Scottish Gaelic name	Taghaigh
Old Norse name	Tagg-øy
Meaning of name	island with a prominent hill
Location
Tahay Tahay shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid reference	NF965755
Coordinates	57.67°N 7.09°W / 57.67; -7.09
Physical geography
Island group	Uists & Barra
Area	53 ha (130 acres)
Area rank	196= [1]
Highest elevation	65 m (213 ft)
Administration
Council area	Na h-Eileanan Siar
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Demographics
Population	0
References	[2][3][4]

The island is used for sheep grazing and peat cutting.

History

In 1846, six families who had been evicted from their homes on Pabbay to make way for sheep, moved to the previously uninhabited island of Tahay. Although the island has no arable land, they hoped to make a living from fishing. However this proved too hard and they gave up the struggle in the 1850s and emigrated to Australia.^[5]

Tahay is owned by the Scottish Government.