Scalpay, Inner Hebrides
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For the smaller island off Harris, see Scalpay, Outer Hebrides.
Scalpay (/ˈskælpeɪ/;[6] Scottish Gaelic: Sgalpaigh) is an inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland which has a population of 4.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Pronunciation ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Sgalpaigh (an t-Sratha) |
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Pronunciation | [ˈs̪kal̪ˠpaj] ⓘ |
Old Norse name | Skalprøy[1] |
Meaning of name | ship island[2] |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NG605315 |
Coordinates | 57.31°N 5.98°W / 57.31; -5.98 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Skye |
Area | 2,483 ha (9+5⁄8 sq mi)[1] |
Area rank | 32 [3] |
Highest elevation | Mullach na Càrn, 396 m (1,299 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 4[4] |
Population rank | 77= [3] |
Population density | 0.16/km2 (0.41/sq mi)[1][4] |
References | [5] |
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