Taransay
Taransay (Scottish Gaelic: Tarasaigh, pronounced [ˈt̪ʰaɾas̪aj]) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It was the host of the British television series Castaway 2000. Uninhabited since 1974, except for holidaymakers, Taransay is the largest Scottish island without a permanent population. It is one hectare larger than Scarba, which is also uninhabited.
| Scottish Gaelic name | ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Taransey |
| Meaning of name | Old Norse for 'Tara island' |
Taransay in West Loch Tarbert | |
| Location | |
Taransay Taransay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NB025013 |
| Coordinates | 57.9°N 7.017°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis and Harris |
| Area | 1,475 ha (5+3⁄4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 38 |
| Highest elevation | Ben Raah 267 m (876 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited since 1974 |
| Largest settlement | Paibeil |
| References | |
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