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The Orkneys which have a total area of 376 square miles comprises 73 islands at low water. 30 of these are inhabited and 43 uninhabited. The biggest populated islands are Mainland, Burray, Eday, Flotta, Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Sandaye, Shaponsay, South Ronaldsay, Stronsay and Westray. The capital and largest town is the Orkneys is Kirkwall on Mainland island.
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What are the main islands around Britain?
The Orkney and Shetland Islands and the Hebrides in Scotland, the Isle of Wight in England and Angelsea in Wales
How many islands does the Shetland islands have?
There are more than 200 islands in Scotland.
A list of islands in Scotland?
Skye Islay Barra Benbecula Lewis Harris Muck Eigg Gigha Jura Orkney Islands Shetland Islands Raasey Rum Canna Tiree Lismore Island Coll Mull Iona St Kilda Islands Isle of May Arran Ailsa Craig Rothesay Bute Great Cumbrie Little Cumbrie And many many many more.
Can you still get the stocks if you kill a swan?
In the UK ,as many people will know, it is against the law to kill a swan. However, if you do decide to do away with one do it on the Orkney Islands. A Viking law states that swans that are in Orkney belong to anyone. But the second you walk onto any part of the UK that isn't Orkney, they belong to the Queen. Killing a swan is not recommended anywhere!!
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