Grimsay (South East Benbecula)
Tidal island of the Outer Hebrides south east of Benbecula
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Grimsay, south east of Benbecula is a tidal island of the Outer Hebrides. It is connected to Benbecula by a causeway which carries the B891. In the 2001 census, Grimsay had a population of 19,[1] 20 in 2011[4] and 27 in 2002.[3]
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| Location | |
 Grimsay Grimsay shown next to Benbecula  Grimsay Grimsay shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF831473 |
| Coordinates | 57.41°N 7.28°W |
| Name | |
| Name meaning | "Grim's island", from Norse |
| Old Norse name | Grímsey |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 117 ha (0.45 sq mi)[1] |
| Area rank | 142 [2] |
Highest elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 27[3] |
| Population rank | 58 [2] |
| Population density | 23 people/km2[3][4] |
| References | [5][6] |
An extension to the B891 now connects Grimsay to Eilean na Cille to the south east via a causeway. The road was built at a cost of £1,800 to service the pier at Peter's Port, which was constructed in 1896 at cost of £2,000 – although the anchorage is awkward and use by people without local knowledge is discouraged.[7]
