Ronay
Ronay (Scottish Gaelic: Rònaigh) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, which lies a short distance off the east coast of Grimsay.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Rònaigh |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Hrauney |
| Meaning of name | "Rough island" from Norse |
| Location | |
Ronay Ronay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF895555 |
| Coordinates | 57.48°N 7.18°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 563 ha |
| Area rank | 69 |
| Highest elevation | Beinn á Charnain 115 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited since 1920s |
| References | |
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