Brough of Birsay
The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 miles north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern light house.
| Old Norse name | Byrgisey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | fort island |
| Location | |
Brough of Birsay Brough of Birsay shown within the Orkney Islands | |
| OS grid reference | HY236285 |
| Coordinates | 59.14°N 3.33°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 16 ha |
| Highest elevation | 46 metres (151 feet) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
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