Pabay
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Not to be confused with Pabbay (disambiguation).
Pabay is a Scottish island just off the coast of Skye. The name Pabay is derived from an old Norse word meaning "priest's isle" and there are the remains of a 13th-century chapel.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Pabaigh |
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Old Norse name | Papey |
Meaning of name | Island of the papar |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NG674271 |
Coordinates | 57.28°N 5.86°W / 57.28; -5.86 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Isle of Skye |
Area | 122 ha (1⁄2 sq mi) |
Area rank | 136 [1] |
Highest elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4] |
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