Vatersay
Island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The island of Vatersay (/ˈvætərseɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: Bhatarsaigh) is the southernmost and westernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, and the settlement of Caolas on the north coast of the island is the westernmost permanently inhabited place in Scotland.[lower-alpha 1] The main village, also called Vatersay, is in the south of the island.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Pronunciation ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Bhatarsaigh |
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Pronunciation | [ˈvaʰt̪əɾs̪aj] ⓘ |
Meaning of name | Water island |
Bàgh Siar (West Bay) | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NL635955 |
Coordinates | 56.93°N 7.53°W / 56.93; -7.53 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Uist and Barra |
Area | 960 ha (3+3⁄4 sq mi) |
Area rank | 51 [1] |
Highest elevation | Heiseabhal Mòr, 190 m (623 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 90[2] |
Population rank | 45= [1] |
Population density | 9.4/km2 (24/sq mi)[2][3] |
Largest settlement | Baile Bhatarsaigh |
References | [3][4][5] |
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