Burray
Burray (/ˈbʌriː/) is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It lies to the east of Scapa Flow and is one of a chain of islands linked by the Churchill Barriers.
| Old Norse name | Borgarey |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Burray Burray shown within the Orkney Islands | |
| OS grid reference | ND460963 |
| Coordinates | 58.851°N 2.93°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 903 hectares (3.5 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 55 |
| Highest elevation | 80 metres (262 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 409 |
| Population rank | 24 |
| Population density | 45 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Burray Village |
| References | |
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