Faray

Faray
Old Norse nameFærey
Meaning of nameOld Norse sheep island

Long Sand, situated on the western side of the island, facing Rapness Sound
Location
Faray
Faray shown within Orkney
OS grid referenceHY531364
Coordinates59°12′51″N 2°49′23″W / 59.2142°N 2.8231°W / 59.2142; -2.8231
Physical geography
Island groupOrkney
Area180 ha (0.69 sq mi)
Area rank115=
Highest elevation32 m (105 ft)
Administration
Council areaOrkney Islands
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
References

Faray (Old Norse: Færey) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying between Eday and Westray. Previously inhabited, the low-lying island is now a successful grey seal breeding colony.