Oronsay, Loch Bracadale
| Gaelic name | Orasaigh |
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| Norse name | Örfirirsey |
| Meaning of name | tidal island |
 View of Oronsay from Ullinish Point |
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| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NG316360 |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Skye |
| Area | 18 hectares (44 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 72 metres (236 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Largest settlement | none |
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Oronsay (Scottish Gaelic: Orasaigh) is an uninhabitedtidal island in Loch Bracadale on the west coast of Skye, Scotland. At low water the island is connected to Ullinish Point on Skye.
The eastern part of the island, which faces Skye, is low-lying grass land, while the western part rises until it reaches several cliffs, up to 70 metres (230 ft) in height.
Oronsay is a well known hiking destination.
The most westerly point of the island, as viewed from the most southwesterly point, looking north
The most southwesterly point of Oronsay, as viewed from the most westerly point, looking south
The cliffs along the northwestern side of the island, looking northeast
Coordinates: 57°20′10″N 6°27′36″W / 57.33611°N 6.46000°W
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