Boreray, Remote island in St Kilda archipelago, Scotland
Rising 384 meters from the North Atlantic Ocean, Boreray features steep cliffs and presents two notable sea stacks named Stac An Armin and Stac Lee.
During the winter of 1727, three men and eight boys found themselves stranded on Stac an Armin following a smallpox outbreak on nearby Hirta.
Archaeological evidence reveals ancient farming settlements on the island, with remains of agricultural fields and stone structures dating to prehistoric periods.
The island remains inaccessible to regular visitors due to strong ocean currents and lacks permanent infrastructure for accommodation or transportation.
Boreray maintains a population of native sheep, which survived independently on the island after human inhabitants departed, creating a distinct genetic lineage.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Elevation above the sea: 384 m
Part of: St Kilda
GPS coordinates: 57.87134,-8.49166
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:50
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