Eilean Chearstaidh
Eilean Kearstay (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Chearstaigh) is an uninhabited island in Loch Roag in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Cearstaigh |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | "Hart island", from Norse |
| Location | |
Eilean Chearstaidh Eilean Kearstay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NB198333 |
| Coordinates | 58.2°N 6.77°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis and Harris |
| Area | 77 ha |
| Area rank | 166= |
| Highest elevation | 37 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Outer Hebrides |
| References | |
It lies south east of Great Bernera, just across the water from the headland of Callanish.
In 1990 the island was sold by Prince Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees to an Australian. It was sold to new owners three years later.
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