Sanday, Orkney
| Scottish Gaelic name | Sanndaigh |
|---|---|
| Scots name | Sandee |
| Old Norse name | Sandey |
| Meaning of name | Old Norse: sand island |
An aerial view of the southern coast of Sanday, looking west. Tres Ness and Conninghole are in the foreground. | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | HY677411 |
| Coordinates | 59°15′N 2°33′W / 59.25°N 2.55°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 5,043 ha (19.5 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 21 |
| Highest elevation | The Wart 65 m (213 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 494 |
| Population rank | 22 |
| Population density | 9.8 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Kettletoft |
| References | |
Sanday (/ˈsændiː/, Scots: Sandee) is one of the inhabited islands of Orkney that lies off the north coast of mainland Scotland. With an area of 50.43 km2 (19.5 sq mi), it is the third largest of the Orkney Islands. The main centres of population are Lady Village and Kettletoft. Sanday can be reached by Orkney Ferries or by plane (Sanday Airport) from Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland. On Sanday, an on-demand public minibus service allows connecting to the ferry.