Place:Rousay, Orkney, Scotland

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NameRousay
TypeIsland
Coordinates59.166667°N 3.033333°W
Located inOrkney, Scotland
Also located inRousay and Eagleshay, Orkney, Scotland    


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Rousay (; meaning Rolf's Island) is a small, hilly island about 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 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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