North Ronaldsay
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Not to be confused with South Ronaldsay.
North Ronaldsay (/ˈrɒnəltsiː/, also /ˈrɒnəldziː/, Scots: North Ronalshee) is the northernmost island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. With an area of 690 hectares (2.7 sq mi), it is the fourteenth-largest.[8] It is mentioned in the Orkneyinga saga; in modern times it is known for its historic lighthouse, migratory bird life and unusual breed of sheep.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Scots name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Raghnallsaigh a Tuath |
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Scots name | North Ronalshee[1] |
Old Norse name | Rínansey[2] |
Meaning of name | Old Norse, possibly "Ringa's Isle"[3] |
A view of the house and loch at Garso on North Ronaldsay, with the lighthouse in the distance | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HY759542 |
Coordinates | 59.37°N 2.42°W / 59.37; -2.42 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Area | 690 hectares (2.7 sq mi)[3] |
Area rank | 64 [4] |
Highest elevation | 20 metres (66 ft)[3] |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 72[5] |
Population rank | 50 [4] |
Population density | 10.4 people/km2[3][5] |
Largest settlement | Hollandstoun |
References | [6][7] |
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