Boreray, North Uist
Boreray (Scottish Gaelic: Boraraigh) is an island with a single croft, lying 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Boraraigh |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈpɔɾəɾaj] |
| Old Norse name | Boreray |
| Meaning of name | fort island |
| Location | |
Boreray Boreray shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF855815 |
| Coordinates | 57.7128°N 7.283°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 198 ha (489 acres) |
| Area rank | 110 |
| Highest elevation | Mullach Mòr 56 m (184 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Outer Hebrides |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
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