scarp

Scarp is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, west of Hushinish on Harris. Once inhabited, the island was the scene of unsuccessful experiments with rocket mail, since commemorated in two films.
  • Population: 0
  • Scottish Gaelic name: An Sgarp
  • Meaning of name: "Barren", from Norse
  • OS grid reference: NA970151
  • Island group: Harris and Lewis
  • Area: 1,045 ha (4 sq mi)
  • Area rank: 48

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