Grimsay, south east of Benbecula is a tidal island of the Outer Hebrides. It is connected to Benbecula by a causeway which carries the B891. In the 2001 census, Grimsay had a population of 19,[1] and 20 in 2011.[3]
| Scottish Gaelic name | Griomasaigh |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Grímsey |
| Meaning of name | "Grim's island", from Norse |
| Location | |
  Grimsay Grimsay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF831473 |
| Coordinates | 57°25′N 7°17′W / 57.41°N 7.28°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 117 ha (0.45 sq mi)[1] |
| Area rank | 142 [2] |
| Highest elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 20[3] |
| Population rank | 65 [2] |
| Population density | 17 people/km2[1][3] |
 | |
| References | [4][5] |
An extension to the B891 now connects Grimsay to Eilean na Cille to the south east via a causeway. The road was built at a cost of £1,800 to service the pier at Peter's Port, which was constructed in 1896 at cost of £2,000 – although the anchorage is awkward and should not be used without local knowledge.[6]
Notes
References
- Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.
57°24.3′N 7°16.6′W / 57.4050°N 7.2767°W