Stronsay - Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland - Stronsay is an island in Orkney, Scotland. Stronsay is part of a group of Islands where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea meet, known as the Orkney Islands. Stronsay's shape is irregular and its name originates from the Old Norse for Star Island. [More... Stronsay...]
Stronsay - Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland - Stronsay lies on latitude 59° north. Stronsay covers an area of thirteen square miles, and Stronsay is the seventh largest of the Orkney Islands. Stronsay is a low-lying island, the highest point being Burgh Hill which stands just 46 metres above sea level. The climate of Stronsay is temperate, and Stronsay is warmed by the Gulf Stream. The driest months on Stronsay being April, May and June. [More... Stronsay...]