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Scarp, Scotland

Latitude58.03
Longitude-7.12
GridReferenceNA970151
Celtic NameAn Sgarp
Meaning Of Name"Barren", from Norse
Area1045 ha (4 sqmi)
Area Rank47
Highest ElevationSròn Romul 308 m (1010.5 ft)
Population0
Island GroupHarris and Lewis
Local AuthorityWestern Isles

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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.


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