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Vatersay
Vatersay — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vatersay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 960 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 90 people. Part of Barra Isles. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.9306°, -7.5394°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The island of Vatersay (; Scottish Gaelic: Bhatarsaigh) is the southernmost and westernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, and the settlement of Caolas on the north coast of the island is the westernmost permanently inhabited place in Scotland. The main village, also called Vatersay, is in the south of the island.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9306, -7.5394
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS9 5YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Population
- 90
Sources
- wikidata: Q339539 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Vatersay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Vatersay Fae057.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vatersay?
- Vatersay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS9 5YU).
- Is Vatersay free to visit?
- Yes, Vatersay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vatersay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS9 5YU. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.