Wyre, Orkney

Wyre is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. It is 311 hectares and 32 metres at its highest point. It is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago. Orkney Ferries sail from the island to Tingwall on the Orkney Mainland, Egilsay and Rousay.
  • Population: 5
  • Old Norse name: Vígr
  • Meaning of name: spear head
  • OS grid reference: HY445262
  • Island group: Orkney Islands
  • Area: 311 ha (1.20 sq mi)
  • Area rank: 85

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