Grimsay

Grimsay
Scottish Gaelic nameGriomasaigh
Old Norse nameGrímsey
Meaning of nameON: Grim's Island
Location
Grimsay
Grimsay shown within the Outer Hebrides
OS grid referenceNF855572
Coordinates57°29′N 7°14′W / 57.49°N 7.24°W / 57.49; -7.24
Physical geography
Island groupUist and Barra
Area833 ha (3+14 sq mi)
Area rank58
Highest elevation22 m (72 ft)
Administration
Council areaOuter Hebrides
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population169
Population rank36
Population density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Largest settlementBàgh Mòr and Ceallan
References

Grimsay (Scottish Gaelic: Griomasaigh) is a tidal island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.