Scalpay, Outer Hebrides
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For the larger island in the Inner Hebrides, see Scalpay, Inner Hebrides.
Scalpay (/ˈskælpeɪ/;[6] Scottish Gaelic: Sgalpaigh or Sgalpaigh na Hearadh; i.e. "Scalpay of Harris" to distinguish it from Scalpay off Skye) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
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Scottish Gaelic name | Sgalpaigh (na Hearadh) |
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Pronunciation | [ˈs̪kal̪ˠpaj] ⓘ |
Old Norse name | Skalprøy[1] |
Meaning of name | scallop island or ship Island |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NG214965 |
Coordinates | 57°51′54″N 06°40′39″W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Lewis and Harris |
Area | 653 ha (2+1⁄2 sq mi) |
Area rank | 66 [2] |
Highest elevation | Beinn Scorabhaig 104 m (341 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 291[3] |
Population rank | 26 [2] |
Population density | 44.5/km2 (115/sq mi)[1][3] |
Largest settlement | Am Baile (The Village) |
References | [1][4][5] |
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