MV Eynhallow
MV Eynhallow is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.
History
MV Eynhallow was built by Abels Shipbuilders in Bristol in 1987.
Service
MV Eynhallow is normally used on the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre service.
References
Eynhallow
Eynhallow (Old Norse: Eyinhelga) is a small, presently uninhabited island, part of Orkney, off the north coast of mainland Scotland.
Geography
Eynhallow lies in Eynhallow Sound between Mainland, Orkney and Rousay. It is 75 hectares (0.29 sq mi) in area. An unnamed skerry is situated approximately 100 m (330 ft) to the north-east of the island, separated by Fint Sound. Sheep Skerry adjoins the southern end of the island.
There is no ferry to the island, although Orkney Heritage Society organises a trip each July. Otherwise, visitors have to arrange their own transport to the island by private local boat hire. Access can be problematic, as there are strong tidal surges in the surrounding strait, squeezed between Mainland of Orkney and Rousay.
History
The island's main attraction is Eynhallow Church dating from the twelfth century or earlier, and perhaps originally part of a monastery. The site is maintained by Historic Scotland.
In 1841 it had a population of 26. It has been uninhabited since the landowner cleared crofters away in 1851. It is now a bird sanctuary.
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