Graemsay

Graemsay
An aerial view of Graemsay, from above Hoy
An aerial view of Graemsay, from above Hoy
Location
Graemsay is located in Orkney Islands
Graemsay
Graemsay
Graemsay shown within Orkney
OS grid referenceHY255055
Coordinates58°55′59″N 3°17′00″W / 58.933°N 3.2833°W / 58.933; -3.2833
Name
Name meaningGrímr's Island
Old Norse nameGrímsey
Physical geography
Island groupOrkney Islands
Area409 ha (1.58 sq mi)
Area rank76 
Highest elevation
West Hill 62 m (203 ft)
Administration
Council areaOrkney
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population21
Population rank59= 
Population density5.1 people/km2
Largest settlement
Sandside
References

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.

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