Little Bernera
Little Bernera (Scottish Gaelic: Beàrnaraigh Beag) is a small island situated off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Beàrnaraigh Beag |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | bjarnar-øy |
| Meaning of name | Bjørn's island, from Norse |
| Location | |
Little Bernera Little Bernera shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NB142410 |
| Coordinates | 58.27°N 6.87°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis |
| Area | 138 ha |
| Area rank | 129= |
| Highest elevation | Tordal 41 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Outer Hebrides |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
Little Bernera lies between the sea lochs of West and East Loch Roag, immediately to the north of Great Bernera. The island rises to a height of 42 metres (138 feet) and has an area of 138 ha. The west of the island is extremely rugged and differs significantly from the machair land of the eastern side which benefits from the blown shell sand of the picturesque beaches of Tràigh Mhòr and Tràigh na Teampuill.
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