Scotasay (Scottish Gaelic: Sgeotasaigh) is small island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) off the east coast of Harris and gives some shelter to the ferry port of Tarbert. There are two houses on the island, a wind turbine and a fresh water tank.[5]
Scottish Gaelic name | Sgeotasaig |
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OS grid reference | NG185975 |
Coordinates | 57.88°N 6.75°W / 57.88; -6.75 |
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Island group | Lewis and Harris |
Area | 49 ha |
Area rank | 205= [1] |
Highest elevation | 57 m |
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Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4] |
The island had 15-20 inhabitants in the early 20th century but there are no records of any permanent inhabitation since then.[3]
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