Sgeotasaigh
Scotasay (Scottish Gaelic: Sgeotasaigh) is small island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) off the east coast of Harris and gives some shelter to the ferry port of Tarbert. There are two houses on the island, a wind turbine and a fresh water tank.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sgeotasaig |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Sgeotasaigh Scotasay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NG185975 |
| Coordinates | 57.88°N 6.75°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis and Harris |
| Area | 49 ha |
| Area rank | 205= |
| Highest elevation | 57 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The island had 15-20 inhabitants in the early 20th century but there are no records of any permanent inhabitation since then.
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