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Tahay () 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 in area and with a central peak of , it is the largest of the group of uninhabited islands off the north east coast of North Uist.

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Instance of
island
Located in
Outer Hebrides
Area
53
Body of water
Sound of Harris
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Taghaigh
located in/on physical feature
Outer Hebrides
historic county
Inverness-shire
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Tahay () 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 in area and with a central peak of , it is the largest of the group of uninhabited islands off the north east coast of North Uist.

The island is used for sheep grazing and peat cutting.

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