Damsay

Damsay
Scottish Gaelic nameUnknown
Old Norse nameDamsey/Daminsey
Meaning of nameOld Norse meaning 'pond island', or possibly 'St Adamnan's Island'

Damsay from Ward of Redland, Mainland, Orkney
Location
Damsay
Damsay shown within Orkney
OS grid referenceHY389139
Coordinates59°01′N 3°04′W / 59.01°N 3.06°W / 59.01; -3.06
Physical geography
Island groupOrkney
Area18 hectares (44.5 acres)
Highest elevation11 metres (36 ft)
Administration
Council areaOrkney Islands
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
References

Damsay is an islet in the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. It is approximately 18 hectares (0.07 sq mi) in extent and rises to only 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Bay of Firth north of the Orkney Mainland near Finstown. Nearby is the smaller islet of Holm of Grimbister.