Brough of Birsay
| Old Norse name | Byrgisey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | fort island |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | HY236285 |
| Coordinates | 59°08′13″N 3°20′07″W / 59.13694°N 3.33528°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 16 ha |
| Highest elevation | 46 metres (151 feet) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 miles north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern lighthouse.