Flodday near Vatersay facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Flodaigh |
|---|---|
| Norse name | floti |
| Meaning of name | 'raft' or 'float' island |
| OS grid reference | NL612924 |
| Coordinates | 56°54′N 7°34′W / 56.90°N 7.57°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 23 ha (0.09 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Flodday (Scots Gaelic: Flodaigh) is an uninhabited island, south west of Barra in the Western Islands of Scotland.
Geography and geology
Flodday is one of the Barra Isles, lying 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) west of Sandray. It consists of three parts, with a natural rock arch between the larger two. Facing west there are black cliffs.
Wildlife
The island has a small grey seal colony and is home to a subspecies of the dark green fritillary butterfly (Argynnis aglaja scotica).
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