Wyre, Orkney
| Old Norse name | Vígr |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | spear head |
Wyre, viewed from Cubbie Roo's Castle, with the ruined chapel and burial ground visible. | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | HY445262 |
| Coordinates | 59°07′N 2°58′W / 59.12°N 2.97°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney Islands |
| Area | 311 ha (1.20 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 85 |
| Highest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5 |
| Population density | 0.62 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Hawn |
| References | www.aroundrousay.co.uk/wyre.shtml |
Wyre (historically known as Viera and Veira) is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. It is 311 hectares (1.20 sq mi) and 32 metres (105 ft) at its highest point. It is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago.
Orkney Ferries sail from the island to Tingwall on the Orkney Mainland, Egilsay and Rousay.