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Rousay
Also known as: Romhsaigh
Rousay — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Rousay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4,860 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 216 people. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1667°, -3.0333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rousay (, Scots: Rousee; Old Norse: Hrólfsey meaning Rolf's Island) is a small, hilly island about three kilometres (1+1⁄2 nautical miles) north of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It has been nicknamed "Egypt of the north", due to its archaeological diversity and importance. Like its neighbours Egilsay and Wyre, it can be reached by ro-ro ferry MV Eynhallow from Tingwall. This service is operated by Orkney Ferries, and can take up to 95 passengers (reduced to 50 in winter), and 10 cars. The ferry links the islands of Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre with each other, and with the mainland of Orkney.
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Background
History
Humans first made a Neolithic settlement at Rinyo. Other remnants include Bronze Age burnt mounds, Iron Age crannogs and brochs (the highest density anywhere in Scotland: three within 500 m of coastline), Viking boat burials, remains of a medieval church and a stately home at Trumland. Over 100 archaeological sites have been identified. Only a small fraction have been excavated and characterized. The most spectacular of the sites is the complex of Midhowe Broch and Midhowe Chambered Cairn. Blackhammer Chambered Cairn, Taversoe Tuick, and Knowe of Yarso chambered cairn are important tombs. Rousay placenames reflect its Norse heritage. 'Hrólfs-øy' or 'Hrolfsey' was based on the male name…
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- Coordinates
- 59.1667, -3.0333
- Population
- 216
- Official site
- d3lmsxlb5aor5x.cloudfront.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q1551897 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rousay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church and graveyard - geograph.org.uk - 1302073.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rousay?
- Rousay is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1667°, -3.0333°.
- Is Rousay a listed building?
- Rousay carries the heritage designation "Site of Special Scientific Interest" — a protective status under UK heritage law.