Gometra
Gometra (Scottish Gaelic: Gòmastra) is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, lying west of Mull. It lies immediately west of Ulva, to which it is linked by a bridge, and at low tide also by a beach. It is approximately 425 hectares (1+5⁄8 square miles) in size. The name is also applied to the island summit, which is a Marilyn. The island has been owned since 1991 by Roc Sandford, a wealthy environmental campaigner who lives mostly in London and part of the year on Gometra.
| Gometra | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Prominence | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Off the coast of Mull, Scotland |
| Topo map | OS Landrangers 47, 48 |
| Scottish Gaelic name | Gòmastra |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈkoːməs̪t̪ɾə] |
| Old Norse name | Goðrmaðrey |
| Meaning of name | Possibly Good-man's island |
| Location | |
Gometra Gometra shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NM361414 |
| Coordinates | 56.49°N 6.29°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Mull |
| Area | 425 ha (1+5⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 75 |
| Highest elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2 |
| Population rank | 86= |
| Population density | 0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi) |
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