Stronsay

Map of Stronsay

STRONSAY (ON Strjonsey, Gain or Profit Island, most likely in the sense of good farming and fishing, but perhaps from ON Strondsey, Beach Island.) The island is mostly formed from Rousay flagstones, with Lower Eday Sandstone at Rothiesholm. There is a thick overlying layer of boulder clay, which has weathered to produce the heavy but fertile soils of today. Agriculture has long been regarded as progressive in Stronsay, which was one of the first parishes to rationalise land-holdings and the island has some of the most fertile farms and best stock in Orkney.

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