Graemsay
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.
| Old Norse name | Grímsey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Grímr's Island |
An aerial view of Graemsay, from above Hoy | |
| Location | |
Graemsay Graemsay shown within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY255055 |
| Coordinates | 58.933°N 3.2833°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney Islands |
| Area | 409 ha (1.58 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 76 |
| Highest elevation | West Hill 62 m (203 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 22 |
| Population rank | 60 |
| Population density | 6.8 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Sandside |
| References | |
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