Scalpay, Inner Hebrides
Scalpay (/ˈskælpeɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: Sgalpaigh) is an inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland which has a population of 4.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sgalpaigh (an t-Sratha) |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈs̪kal̪ˠpaj] ⓘ |
| Old Norse name | Skalprøy |
| Meaning of name | ship island |
| Location | |
Scalpay Scalpay shown relative to Skye | |
| OS grid reference | NG605315 |
| Coordinates | 57.31°N 5.98°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Skye |
| Area | 2,483 ha (9+5⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 32 |
| Highest elevation | Mullach na Càrn, 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4 |
| Population rank | 77= |
| Population density | 0.16/km2 (0.41/sq mi) |
| References | |
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