Gaelic name Orasaigh OS grid reference NM591592 Sovereign state United Kingdom Area 240 ha Lieutenancy area Highland | Norse name Örfirirsey Area rank 99= Highest elevation 58 m Council area Highland | |
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Meaning of name tidal island (Norse via Gaelic) Island groups British Isles, Inner Hebrides |
Oronsay is an uninhabited island in Loch Sunart, Scotland.
Map of Oronsay, United Kingdom
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.
References
Oronsay, Loch Sunart Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA