Eday

Eday is a small, windswept isle in the northern reaches of the Orkney archipelago of Scotland, known for its red sandstone coastlines, moorland and dramatic cliffs that attract seabirds and grey seals. The landscape is dotted with prehistoric and Norse-age remains - burial cairns, standing stones and traces of early settlements - which give the island a quiet, historical feel despite its openness to the North Sea.

The island’s economy hinges on crofting, sheep farming and small-scale fishing, with a close-knit community and a steady trickle of visitors interested in wildlife and archaeology. Day trips and the short ferry link to Kirkwall on Mainland make it accessible, while nearby islets such as the Calf of Eday are notable for bird colonies, making the area of interest to naturalists as well as those seeking remote island life.