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    North Ronaldsay

    Rinneansaigh, Norður-Rögnvaldsey

    59°22′N 2°25′W

    North Ronaldsay (Scots pronunciation: [nɒrθ ˈrɒnəltsiː], also [nɒrθ ˈrɒnəldziː] north-RON-əlt-see) is the northernmost island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. 7 sq mi), it is the fourteenth-largest.

    Former North Ronaldsay foghorn
    Former North Ronaldsay foghorn

    Alex / CC BY-SA 2.0

    Terrain

    59°22′N 2°25′W

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    Overview

    North Ronaldsay (Scots pronunciation: [nɒrθ ˈrɒnəltsiː], also [nɒrθ ˈrɒnəldziː] north-RON-əlt-see) 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. 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.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Orkney

    • Mainland

      531 km²▲ 275 m

      Major islands

    • Hoy

      144 km²▲ 481 m

      Major islands

    • Sanday

      49.7 km²▲ 65 m

      Major islands

    • South Ronaldsay

      49.7 km²▲ 118 m

      Major islands

    • Westray

      48.6 km²▲ 169 m

      Major islands

    • Rousay

      47.2 km²▲ 250 m

      Minor islands

    • Stronsay

      33.9 km²▲ 45 m

      Minor islands

    • Eday

      27.7 km²▲ 102 m

      Minor islands

    Also in British Isles

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

    Photographs