Scarp, Scotland

Scarp (Scottish Gaelic: An Sgarp) is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, west of Hushinish on Harris. Once inhabited, the island was the scene of unsuccessful experiments with rocket mail, since commemorated in two films.

Scarp
Scottish Gaelic nameAn Sgarp
Meaning of name"Barren", from Norse

North coast of Scarp with view to the west
Location
Scarp
Scarp shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid referenceNA970151
Coordinates58.03°N 7.12°W / 58.03; -7.12
Physical geography
Island groupHarris and Lewis
Area1,045 ha (4 sq mi)
Area rank48
Highest elevationSròn Romul 308 m (1,010 ft)
Administration
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
Council areaWestern Isles
Demographics
Population0
References
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