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Oronsay, Loch Sunart

Oronsay
Gaelic name Orasaigh
Norse name Örfirirsey
Meaning of name tidal island (Norse via Gaelic)
Location
Oronsay is located in Highland
Oronsay
Oronsay
Oronsay shown within Highland Scotland
OS grid reference NM591592
Coordinates 56°40′N 5°56′W / 56.66°N 5.93°W / 56.66; -5.93
Physical geography
Island group Inner Hebrides
Area 240 hectares (0.93 sq mi)
Area rank 99= 
Highest elevation 58 metres (190 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Highland
Demographics
Population 0
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Oronsay is an uninhabited island in Loch Sunart, Scotland.

It is low-lying, barren and rocky, deeply indented with sea lochs.

The island encloses Loch Drumbuie (Scottish Gaelic: Loch na Droma Buidhe), a popular anchorage for yachts and a temporary home to fish farm cages.

Coordinates: 56°39′43″N 5°55′48″W / 56.66194°N 5.93000°W / 56.66194; -5.93000



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