Calf of Eday

Calf of Eday
Scots nameCauf o Aidee
Old Norse nameKalfr

Grey Head, the northern tip of the Calf. Sea caves, and the beginning of an arch can be seen in the cliff.
Location
Calf of Eday
Calf of Eday shown within the Orkney Islands
OS grid referenceHY580393
Coordinates59°14′N 2°44′W / 59.23°N 02.73°W / 59.23; -02.73
Physical geography
Island groupOrkney
Area243 hectares (0.94 sq mi)
Area rank98
Highest elevationThe Graand 54 metres (177 ft)
Administration
Council areaOrkney Islands
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
References

The Calf of Eday (Scots: Cauf o Aidee; Old Norse: Kalfr) is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. It is known for its wildlife and its prehistoric ruins.