Scalpay, Scotland

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:island
gptkbp:area approximately 7.5 square miles
gptkbp:climate Oceanic climate
Mild winters and cool summers
gptkbp:communityEngagement Active community participation
Community hall and shop
Outdoor sports and events
gptkbp:communityEvents Seasonal festivals
Annual Scalpay Gala
gptkbp:connects Harris_by_bridge
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Historic buildings and sites
gptkbp:culturalEvents Music festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Traditional music and dance
Gaelic traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Strong_Gaelic_influence
gptkbp:economy Tourism and fishing
gptkbp:education Primary school available
gptkbp:emergencyServices Local police and fire services
gptkbp:environment Protected marine areas
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Efforts to protect marine life
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Scalpay_Lighthouse
gptkbp:fishSpecies Important for local economy
Traditional fishing techniques
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Hills_and_rocky_coastline
gptkbp:governance Part of the Na h-Eileanan Siar council area
gptkbp:healthcare Local health center
gptkbp:historicalEvent Established as a crofting community in the 19th century
gptkbp:historicalLegacy Fishing and agriculture
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Fishing and crofting community
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scalpay, Scotland
gptkbp:internetAccess Broadband services available
gptkbp:landUse Agriculture and tourism
gptkbp:languageSpoken gptkb:Scottish_Gaelic
gptkbp:localArt Artisan crafts and galleries
gptkbp:localCuisine Seafood dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy Dependent on fishing and tourism
Fishing, tourism, and crafts.
gptkbp:localGovernment Community council
Community council system
gptkbp:localHistory Rich maritime history
gptkbp:localLegends Folklore_and_stories
gptkbp:localWildlife Otters and seals
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:majorIndustry Scalpay
gptkbp:naturalResources Fishing grounds
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Tarbert,_Harris
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Outer_Hebrides
gptkbp:population approximately 200
gptkbp:recreation Hiking and birdwatching
gptkbp:touristAttraction gptkb:Scalpay_Lighthouse
gptkbp:traditionalClothing Local crafts and artisan products
gptkbp:transportation Roads and ferry terminals
Ferry_services_available
Ferry_and_private_vehicles
Ferry_services_established_in_the_20th_century
gptkbp:transportLinks Regular_ferry_to_Harris
gptkbp:wildlife Seabirds_and_marine_life