Islands · Scottish Islands
Calf of Eday
Calf of Eday — an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Calf of Eday is located in the Scottish Islands, with the postcode HY580393. Entry to the island is free. Please note that there is no nearest railway station, as it is a remote location.
About
Calf of Eday is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 243 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of Orkney Islands. Address: HY580393. Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland". Coordinates: 59.2333°, -2.7333°.
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Summary from the official site
The Calf of Eday is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, known for its rich history and natural beauty. Visitors can explore its unique place-names and the cultural significance of the Scots language, as well as enjoy the scenic landscapes and wildlife that inhabit the area.
From the Wikipedia article
The Calf of Eday (Scots: Cauf o Aidee; Old Norse: Kalfr) is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. It is known for its wildlife and its prehistoric ruins.
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Background
History
There is a Neolithic chambered cairn in the southwest overlooking Calf Sound, which separates the island from Eday. Rectangular in shape, the cairn was excavated in 1936–37 and contains a small chamber with two compartments and a larger one with four stalls that has a separate entrance and was probably added at a later date. Two similar structures have been identified nearby along with various other ancient ruins. the remains of which can still be seen to the north of cairns.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2333, -2.7333
- Postcode
- HY580393
- Official site
- d3lmsxlb5aor5x.cloudfront.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q1026659 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calf of Eday (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calfofeday.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Calf Of Eday, Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Pernealy Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Bay of Carrick
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Calf of Eday light
Lighthouses · 1.8 km
Cairn/disputed earth house
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.9 km
Noup Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Vinquoy Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Vinquoy Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure)
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Huntersquoy, chambered cairn 480m SW of Carrick Farm, Eday
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.2 km
Braeside Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Calf Of Eday, Settlement
Calf Of Eday, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Pernealy Bay
Pernealy Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Carrick
Bay of Carrick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Calf of Eday light
Calf of Eday light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn/disputed earth house
Cairn/disputed earth house — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Noup Hill
Noup Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 57 m.
Where to eat & stay near Calf of Eday
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Eday Community Youth Hostel
Eday Community Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Papa Westray Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Chalmersquoy Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calf of Eday?
- Calf of Eday is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HY580393).
- What is Calf of Eday?
- Calf of Eday — an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland.
- How do I get to Calf of Eday?
- Drivers can use postcode HY580393.
- Is Calf of Eday a listed building?
- Calf of Eday is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Calf of Eday free to visit?
- Yes, Calf of Eday is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calf of Eday?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HY580393.