Islands · Scottish Highlands
Ornsay
In or near Armadale.
Ornsay — small tidal island to the east of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ornsay is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode IV43 8QR. Entry to the island is free. Please note that it is a remote location with no nearby railway station.
About
Ornsay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 35 km². Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "small tidal island to the east of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland". Coordinates: 57.1467°, -5.7867°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ornsay is a small tidal island to the east of the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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Background
Description
The island provides good shelter to a natural harbour which is overlooked by the village of Isleornsay. The "Ornsay" lighthouse stands on the neighbouring islet, Eilean Sionnach. After the lighthouse was automated, Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage became privately owned and is now let as holiday accommodation.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.1467, -5.7867
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV43 8QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q2311511 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ornsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ornsay Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 541396.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ornsay Lighthouse
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Isleornsay harbour
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Ornsay Beacon
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Galleries · 0.8 km
Pràban na Linne
Distilleries · 0.8 km
Té Bheag
Islands · 0.8 km
Tòrr an Daimh
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Druim Bàn
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Druim Ban
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
A851 road
Islands · 1.0 km
Isleornsay
Islands · 1.4 km
Camuscross
Islands · 1.4 km
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Ornsay Lighthouse
Ornsay Lighthouse — lighthouse on Skye, Scotland.
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Ornsay Beacon
Ornsay Beacon — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Galleries · Scottish Highlands
An Talla Dearg
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Té Bheag
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Where to eat & stay near Ornsay
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ornsay?
- Ornsay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV43 8QR).
- What is Ornsay?
- Ornsay — small tidal island to the east of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
- How do I get to Ornsay?
- Drivers can use postcode IV43 8QR.
- Is Ornsay free to visit?
- Yes, Ornsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ornsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV43 8QR. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.