Soay Sound (57°10'N., 6°15'W.), the channel N of Soay, has a least depth of 16.5m and is free of dangers in the fairway. Tidal currents setting N along the W side of Straithaird promontory divide at Soay Island. Part of the current sets W in strength through Soay Sound meeting the current setting along the coast from Loch Scavaig and causing a confused, choppy sea in the entrance of the sound.

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