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Eynhallow
Eynhallow — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eynhallow is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with no nearest railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Eynhallow is a island in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1447°, -3.1197°.
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Summary from the official site
Eynhallow, known as 'Holy Island', is one of the Orkney Islands with a rich history tied to Norse culture. It is notable for its unique name origin and is associated with local folklore, particularly the tales of the finfolk.
From the Wikipedia article
Eynhallow is a small, presently uninhabited island in Eynhallow Sound, between Rousay and the Mainland of Orkney, off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It is 75 hectares (0.29 square miles) in area. There is an unnamed skerry about 100 metres (330 feet) to the north-east of the island, separated by Fint Sound. Sheep Skerry adjoins the southern end of the island. There is no ferry to the island, although Orkney Heritage Society organises a trip each July. Otherwise, visitors have to arrange their own transport to the island by private local boat hire. Access can be problematic, as there are strong tidal surges in the surrounding strait, funnelled between Mainland and Rousay.
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Background
History
The island's main attraction is Eynhallow Church, dating from the 12th century or earlier, and perhaps originally part of a monastery. The site is maintained by Historic Scotland. In 1841 the island had a population of 26. The island is now a bird sanctuary. Described as "perhaps the most mystical of the Orkney isles", it has its own folklore concerning the initial finding of the island. Eynhallow was believed to be the summer residence of the shape-shifting mer-people the Finfolk before they were driven away by a farmer from Evie, the Guidman o' Thorodale.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1447, -3.1197
Sources
- wikidata: Q1385851 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eynhallow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eynhallow in 1980.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eynhallow?
- Eynhallow is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Eynhallow?
- Eynhallow — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eynhallow?
- Its coordinates are 59.1447°, -3.1197°.
- Is Eynhallow a listed building?
- Eynhallow is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Eynhallow free to visit?
- Yes, Eynhallow is free to enter.