Sint Kilda

St Kilda Scottish Gaelic name Hiort Pronunciation [hirˠʃt̪] Old Norse name Skildir(?) Meaning of name Unknown, possibly Gaelic for ‘westland’ Overview of Village Bay, St Kilda Overview of Village Bay, St Kilda Location St Kilda is located in Outer Hebrides St Kilda shown within the Outer Hebrides OS grid reference NF095995 Coordinates 57°48′54″N 08°35′15″WCoordinates: 57°48′54″N 08°35′15″W Physical geography Island group St Kilda Area 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) Highest elevation Conachair, 430 m (1,410 ft) Administration Sovereign state United Kingdom Country Scotland Council area Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Demographics Population No permanent population since 1930 Largest settlement Am Baile (the Village) Lymphad