Rousay Lap

Rousay is a small, hilly island about three kilometres 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.
  • Population: 219 www.aroundrousay.co.uk/rousay.shtml
  • Scottish Gaelic name: Romhsaigh
  • Scots name: Rousee
  • Old Norse name: Hrólfsey
  • Meaning of name: Old Norse for "Hrolf's island"
  • OS grid reference: HY407309
  • Island group: Orkney

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