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Eynhallow (Шаблон:Lang-sco; Шаблон:Lang-non; Шаблон:Lang-nrn) is a small, presently uninhabited island, part of Orkney, off the north coast of mainland Scotland.

Geography

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An aerial view of Eynhallow in 1980

Eynhallow lies in Eynhallow Sound between Mainland, Orkney and Rousay. It is Шаблон:Convert in area. An unnamed skerry is situated approximately Шаблон:Convert 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.[1] 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, squeezed between Mainland of Orkney and Rousay.[2]

History

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The ruined chapel on Eynhallow

The island's main attraction is Eynhallow Church dating from the twelfth century or earlier, and perhaps originally part of a monastery.[3] The site is maintained by Historic Scotland.

In 1841 the island had a population of 26.[3] It has been uninhabited since the landowner cleared crofters away in 1851. The clearing led to the discovery of the church ruins, forgotten until then.[4] It is now a bird sanctuary.

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, who were driven away by the farmer, Guidman o' Thorodale from Evie.[5][6]

See also

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References

External links

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  1. Orkney Heritage Society website
  2. Шаблон:Cite web
  3. 3,0 3,1 Шаблон:Cite web
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  6. Turnbull, Catherine (29 July 2010) "Exploring the Mysteries of Eynhallow". Kirkwall: Orkney News.