What is "grimsay"

Grimsay is a tidal island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

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 and 20 in 2011.

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 should not be used without local knowledge.

Grimsay may refer to several islands in Scotland:

• Grimsay, a tidal island north of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides
• Grimsay, South East Benbecula, a tidal island south of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides
• Graemsay, one of the Orkney Islands

See also:

• Grímsey, an island in Iceland
• Grimsby, a seaport on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England
• Grimsøy, a peninsula in Østfold, Norway