It lies 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the village of Lochmaddy[4] and there are numerous nearby islands including Stromay, Sgarabhaigh and Tahay.

[5] The island has "a patchy cover of glacial deposits.

"[6] Airigh na h-Aon Oidhche (one-night shieling) is a ruined hut on the south side of the island.

It is said that in the late 19th century a shepherd who was staying on the island was awakened by the sound of gulls and his frightened dog.

Rushing outside he saw "an enormous cartwheel in the sky making a strange noise".