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Faray
Faray — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Faray is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.2136°, -2.8231°.
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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.
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Background
History
in the distance]] Faray was known as Pharay (or North Pharay to distinguish it from South Pharay, now called Fara). Both names are derived from the Old Norse 'faerey', "sheep island". A road still runs up the central spine of the island serving the scattered empty houses. In December 1908 the Hope, a fishing vessel from Peterhead, ran aground on the Holm of Faray during a storm. The 'Five Men of Faray' braved the storm to row across the Lavey Sound and rescue the crew stranded on the rocks. They were rewarded with a trip to the Scottish mainland to meet Edward VII at Balmoral, where they each received a medal, together with "a good pipe and some tobacco".
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- Coordinates
- 59.2136, -2.8231
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Faray?
- Faray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- Is Faray a listed building?
- Faray is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Faray free to visit?
- Yes, Faray is free to enter.