Graemsay
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For other places with the same name, see Grimsay.
Graemsay (/ˈɡreɪmziː/) is an island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness.
Quick Facts Old Norse name, Meaning of name ...
Old Norse name | Grímsey[1] |
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Meaning of name | Grímr's Island |
An aerial view of Graemsay, from above Hoy | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HY255055 |
Coordinates | 58.933°N 3.2833°W / 58.933; -3.2833 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney Islands |
Area | 409 ha (1.58 sq mi) |
Area rank | 76 [2] |
Highest elevation | West Hill 62 m (203 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney |
Demographics | |
Population | 22[3] |
Population rank | 60 [2] |
Population density | 6.8 people/km2[3][4] |
Largest settlement | Sandside |
References | [4][5][6] |
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