Faray

Also known as Fara

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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Scottish island.Image: Long Sand, Faray - geograph.org.uk - 1250255.jpg
Scottish island.ImageCaption: Long Sand, situated on the western side of the island, facing Rapness Sound
Scottish island.location_map: Scotland Orkney
Scottish island.caption: Faray shown within Orkney
Scottish island.GridReference: HY531364
Scottish island.norse name: Færey
Scottish island.meaning of name: Old Norse sheep island
Scottish island.area rank: 115=
Scottish island.Population: 0
Scottish island.island group: Orkney
Scottish island.local authority: Orkney Islands

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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.

==Geography== Faray and Holm of Faray are formed of a ridge of Old Red Sandstone which extends southwards from Weather Ness at the southern tip of the island of Westray and almost connects Westray to Eday. The two islands are separated by the Lavey Sound.