Faray
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Not to be confused with Fara, Orkney.
Faray (Old Norse: Færey) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying between Eday and Westray. Previously inhabited, the low-lying island is now a successful grey seal breeding colony.
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Old Norse name | Færey |
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Meaning of name | Old Norse sheep island |
Long Sand, situated on the western side of the island, facing Rapness Sound | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HY531364 |
Coordinates | 59.2142°N 2.8231°W / 59.2142; -2.8231 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Area | 180 ha (0.69 sq mi) |
Area rank | 115= [1] |
Highest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4][5] |
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