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Oronsay, Outer Hebrides
Island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For islands with similar names, see List of islands called Oronsay.
Oronsay (Gaelic Orasaigh) is a tidal island off North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Lying to the north of Vallaquie Strand, the island has been uninhabited since the Highland Clearances.[3]
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Orasaigh |
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Old Norse name | Örfirirsey |
Meaning of name | tidal or ebb island |
![]() Oronsay | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NF845755 |
Coordinates | 57.66°N 7.29°W / 57.66; -7.29 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Uist and Barra |
Area | 85 ha (0.33 sq mi) |
Area rank | 157= [1] |
Highest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Administration | |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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References | [2][3][4][5] |
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