Gairsay
Gairsay (Old Norse: Gáreksey) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, located in the parish of Rendall, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the coast, astride one of the approaches to the bays of Firth and Kirkwall. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and includes one conical hill and a small harbour called Millburn Bay, which is sheltered by the peninsula known as the Hen of Gairsay.
| Old Norse name | Gáreksey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Gárekr's isle |
Gairsay from Mainland Orkney | |
| Location | |
Gairsay Gairsay shown within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY446222 |
| Coordinates | 59.083°N 2.966°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 240 hectares (0.93 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 99= |
| Highest elevation | 102 metres (335 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3 |
| Population rank | 80= |
| Population density | 1.2 people/km2 |
| References | |
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