Tiree
Tiree (/taɪˈriː/; Scottish Gaelic: Tiriodh, pronounced [ˈtʲʰiɾʲəɣ]) is the most westerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The low-lying island, southwest of Coll, has an area of 7,834 hectares (30+1⁄4 square miles) and a population of around 650.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Tiriodh |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈtʲʰiɾʲəɣ] ⓘ |
| Old Norse name | Tyrvist |
| Meaning of name | Gaelic for 'land of corn' |
Sun of Barley flag adopted in 2018 | |
| Location | |
Tiree Tiree shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NL999458 |
| Coordinates | 56.5°N 6.88°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Mull |
| Area | 7,834 ha (30+1⁄4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 17 |
| Highest elevation | Ben Hynish 141 m (463 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 653 |
| Population rank | 18 |
| Population density | 8.3/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Scarinish |
| References | |
The land is highly fertile, and crofting, alongside tourism, and fishing are the main sources of employment for the islanders. Tiree, along with Colonsay, enjoys a relatively high number of total hours of sunshine during the late spring and early summer compared to the average for the United Kingdom. Tiree is a popular windsurfing venue; it is sometimes referred to as the "Hawaii of the north". In most years, the Tiree World Classic surfing event is held here. People native to the island are known as Tirisdich.