North Ronaldsay
| Scottish Gaelic name | Raghnallsaigh a Tuath |
|---|---|
| Scots name | North Ronalshee |
| Old Norse name | Rínansey |
| Meaning of name | Old Norse, possibly "Ringa's Isle" |
A view of the house and loch at Garso on North Ronaldsay, with the lighthouse in the distance | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | HY759542 |
| Coordinates | 59°22′N 2°25′W / 59.37°N 2.42°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 690 hectares (2.7 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 64 |
| Highest elevation | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 72 |
| Population rank | 50 |
| Population density | 10.4 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Hollandstoun |
| References | |
North Ronaldsay (/ˈrɒnəltsiː/, also /ˈrɒnəldziː/, Scots: North Ronalshee) is the northernmost island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. With an area of 690 hectares (2.7 sq mi), it is the fourteenth-largest. It is mentioned in the Orkneyinga saga; in modern times it is known for its historic lighthouse, migratory bird life and unusual breed of sheep.