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Hellisay
In or near Borve.
Hellisay — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hellisay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Outer Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0167°, -7.3500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hellisay (Scottish Gaelic: Theiliseigh) is a currently uninhabited island and is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation in the southern Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The narrow Sound of Gighay lies between Hellisay and its neighbouring island.
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Background
History
The island's name is Old Norse in origin. It possibly means "island of the caves", which appears to be confirmed by the name Rubha na h-Uamh (headland of the cave) in the east of the island. However, Blaeu's map has "Hildesay", which suggests that the name may derive from the Norse for "Hilda's Island". ]] The island's settlement was at Buaile Mhòr (anglicised to Bualavore and meaning "the big fold") near Eilean a' Ghamhna in the north west of the island. The remains of a sheep pen and a well can still be seen. Like so many other islands in the region, Hellisay was badly affected by the Highland Clearances. Firstly, refugees from clearances in neighbouring islands swelled the population,…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0167, -7.3500
Sources
- wikidata: Q3107695 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hellisay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hellisay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Beinn a' Charnain
Beinn a' Charnain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Hellisay, dun site
Hellisay, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Mullach a' Chàrnain
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Meall Mòr
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Where to eat & stay near Hellisay
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hellisay?
- Hellisay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hellisay?
- Hellisay — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hellisay?
- Its coordinates are 57.0167°, -7.3500°.
- Is Hellisay free to visit?
- Yes, Hellisay is free to enter.