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Eday is one of the islands of Orkney, which are located to the north of the Scottish mainland. One of the North Isles, Eday is about 24 kilometres from the Orkney Mainland. With an area of 27 km², it is the ninth-largest island of the archipelago. The bedrock of the island is Old Red Sandstone, which is exposed along the sea-cliffs.
  • Population: 130
  • Scots name: Aidee
  • Old Norse name: Eiðøy
  • Meaning of name: Old Norse for "isthmus island"
  • OS grid reference: HY560338
  • Island group: Orkney
  • Area: 2,745 ha (6,780 acres)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org