Scalpay, Outer Hebrides
Scalpay (/ˈskælpeɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: Sgalpaigh or Sgalpaigh na Hearadh; i.e. "Scalpay of Harris" to distinguish it from Scalpay off Skye) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sgalpaigh (na Hearadh) |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈs̪kal̪ˠpaj] ⓘ |
| Old Norse name | Skalprøy |
| Meaning of name | scallop island or ship Island |
| Location | |
Scalpay Scalpay shown within Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NG214965 |
| Coordinates | 57°51′54″N 06°40′39″W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis and Harris |
| Area | 653 ha (2+1⁄2 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 66 |
| Highest elevation | Beinn Scorabhaig 104 m (341 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 291 |
| Population rank | 26 |
| Population density | 44.5/km2 (115/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Am Baile (The Village) |
| References | |
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