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Orsay, Inner Hebrides

Orsay
Gaelic name Orasaigh
Location
Orsay is located in Argyll and Bute
Orsay
Orsay
Orsay shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid reference NR165515
Coordinates 55°40′26″N 6°30′40″W / 55.674°N 6.511°W / 55.674; -6.511
Physical geography
Island group Islay
Area 24 hectares (0.1 sq mi)
Highest elevation 24 metres (79 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Argyll and Bute
Demographics
Population 0
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References

Orsay (Scottish Gaelic: Orasaigh) is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies a short distance off the west coast of the island of Islay and shelters the harbour of the village of Portnahaven.

The Rinns of Islay lighthouse was built on Orsay in 1825 by Robert Stevenson.

Coordinates: 55°40′26″N 6°30′39″W / 55.67394°N 6.51086°W / 55.67394; -6.51086



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