Orsay, Inner Hebrides
Orsay (Scottish Gaelic: Orasaigh) is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies a short distance off the west coast of the island of Islay and shelters the harbour of the village of Portnahaven.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Orasaigh |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Orsay Orsay shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NR165515 |
| Coordinates | 55.674°N 6.511°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islay |
| Area | 24 hectares (0.1 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 24 metres (79 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The Rinns of Islay lighthouse was built on Orsay in 1825 by Robert Stevenson.
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