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	Calf of Eday Definition / Calf of Eday Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Calf of Eday is an island in OrkneyThe Orkney Islands form one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and are a Lieutenancy Area.
		Calf of Eday is a small, uninhabited island located to the north of the island of Eday in the Orkney archipelago in northern Scotland.
		Calf of Eday is a smaller island to the northeast, separated from Eday by Calf Sound.
	www.elresearch.com /Calf_of_Eday (316 words)

	Calf
		A cattle calf is a child of a pergamon.
		Calf of Man The Calf of Man in a small old Norse word kalfr which means a small island lying near a larger one.
		Calf roping Calf roping is a calf and one mounted cowboy.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/calf.html (142 words)

	The Orkney and Shetland Touring Company - The Orkney Islands - Eday Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Eday (ON Eid-ey - Isthmus Isle) is less fertile than the other outer North Isles, and much of it is peaty heather moorland.
		Carrick House was first built in 1633 and in 1725 nearby Calf Sound was the scene of the capture by its then owner, James Fea, of “Pirate Gow”.
		The Eday Heritage Walk takes in the most interesting sights in the north of the island, while the Warness Walk does the same at the south end.
	www.orkneyshetland.com /eday.html (300 words)

	Orkney Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This bed of volcanic rock may be followed northward in the cliffs, and it may be noticed that it thickens considerably in that direction.
		The Lower Old Red Sandstone is represented by well-bedded flagstones over most of the islands; in the south of The Mainland these are faulted against an overlying series of massive red sandstones, but a gradual passage from the flagstones to the sandstones may be followed from Westray southeastwards into Eday.
		A strong synclinal fold traverses Eday and Shapinsay, the axis being North and South.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orkney_Islands (2590 words)

	142-143, A new chorographic description of the Orkneys - Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, 1654 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Near this house is a gulf of the sea in which is a very commodious harbour; and on a very high promontory near the harbour good hawks nest and are each year exported from here, as too in many other promontories of other islands of the Orkneys.
		And to the north it is so low (for it rises higher to the south) that to sailors ignorant of the island and still at a long distance from it at sea, it is not visible at all; and hence shipwreck often occurs to those who sail there at night.
		Now they prepare food and drink for themselves, either with straw, or with animal dung, or with long stalks and leaves, as of seaweed (of which there is a great amount both here and in all the islands of the Orkneys) dried in the sun in summer-time, and carefully saved like treasure for this purpose.
	www.nls.uk /digitallibrary/map/early/blaeu/987.html (1567 words)

	GENUKI: Eday, Orkney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		"EDAY, one of the North Orkney Islands, Scotland.
		The quondam parish of Ead includes the island of Fairay, and several small islands, among which are the Holm of Fairay, the Red Holm, the Calf of Eday, the Little Green Holm, and the Muckle Green Holm.
		The island of Eday is situated between Sanday and Westray, and is about 5 miles long by 1½ wide.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/OKI/Eday/Gaz1868.html (311 words)

	Eday Self Catering Accommodation - Pirate Gow's Chalets :: 12GO.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Eday is an ideal spot for a peaceful break.
		The Calf of Eday is host to a cormorant colony, and there is much of interest to those who love wildlife, including seals, puffins and rare birds.
		There are a number of interesting exhibits to see at Carrick including an exhibition of old artifacts from the Calf of Eday.
	www.12go.co.uk /accommodation.cfm?i=4572 (325 words)

	Calf of Eday - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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		The Calf of Eday is an island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday.
		From the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, it was home to a salt works, remains of which can still be seen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calf_of_Eday (120 words)

	Island of Eday
		Eday takes its name from the Old Norse Eid-ey or isthmus island.
		Most of Eday is of an eponymous type exceptional red and yellow sandstone.
		On the Calf of Eday there are traces of field boundaries, tombs and prehistoric houses thought to be one of the most important prehistoric sites in the British isles.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/all_things_scottish/27988 (502 words)

	Island Explorations - Eday
		Much of the stone used to build St Magnus Cathedral and the Earl's Palace in Kirkwall was quarried at Fersness on Eday.
		On the Calf of Eday, the group of structures, including prehistoric houses, chambered tombs and traces of field boundaries, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the British Isles.
		Also on the Calf there are ruins of 17th century saltworks which are probably the best surviving examples of their type.
	www.orkney.org /islands/eday.htm (661 words)

	The Scotsman - Scotsman Magazine - A high-speed picnic party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Ancient settlements, pre-historic cairns, a tightly roofed shepherd's barn and the ruins of a 17th-century saltworks present themselves along the coast of the Calf.
		Meanwhile the Eday coast is dominated by Carrick House, where the notorious pirate, John Gow, ran aground and was held captive.
		At the north end of Calf Sound Steve swings around to the right for a closer look at the massive cliffs of Grey Head and its natural rock arch.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /magazine.cfm?id=714682005 (774 words)

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		Eday is home to many Red-throated Divers on the lochs representing the densest concentration of these fine birds in Britain..
		There is an important Cormorant colony on the Calf of Eday.
		There are several walks such as the Eday Heritage Walk and War Ness Walk which have been developed and are clearly signed to enable visitors to explore the many places of interest on the island.
	www.suite101.com /print_article.cfm/2005/27988 (527 words)

	Guide to Eday in Scottish Orkneys (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It is less fertile than the other islands, but its heather-covered hills in the centre have provided peat for the other peatless Orkney islands.
		The ferry pier is at Backaland, on the southeast of the island, a long way from the main sights.
		They are all covered in the signposted five-mile Eday Heritage Walk, which starts from the Community Enterprises Shop and leads up to the Cliffs of Red Head at the northern tip.
	www.travelscotland.co.uk /guide/orkney/eday_orkney.htm (567 words)

	Carrick HouseTour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		There are a large number of family portraits, including that of John Hebden, who was Court Musician to George 2nd and the great great great great grandfather of the present owner.
		There is a small exhibition of stone and iron age artifacts from the Calf of Eday.
		The garden has been recently restored which enjoys beautiful views of the Calf of Eday, the lighthouse and the cliffs of the Red and Grey heads.
	www.orkney.com /edayschool/tourism/carricktour (126 words)

	Calf of Eday - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Calf of Eday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Calf of Eday - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Calf of Eday.
		Here you will find more informations about Calf of Eday.
		The orginal Calf of Eday article can be editet
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Calf-of-Eday.html (154 words)

	Orkney Islands Lighthouses
		Eday is an island southwest of Sanday, and Calf of Eday is a smaller island to the northeast, separated from Eday by Calf Sound.
		There were protests when the Lighthouse Board announced plans for its replacement in 2000, but the plans went forward without change.
		Located on Eday (not on Calf of Eday) about 800 m (1/2 mi) north of Blett.
	www.unc.edu /~rowlett/lighthouse/ork.htm (2174 words)

	Calf Spa - Big Spa Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		With Cow- Calf SPA, the cow- calf enterprise is isolated within the whole farm or...
		Mastrotto Group is one of the worldâs most important producers of cow and calf leather for the footwear, furnishing, clothing, car interiors and leather...
		As cow- calf operators approach the end of the year, it would be useful to...
	www.bigspaguide.com /calf-spa.html (1325 words)

	www.explorercharters.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		We then drop you off on the Calf of Eday at approx 10.00am for you to view the historical Saltworks: the ruins of 17th Century saltworks and one of the best surviving examples in the UK.
		We then collect you at 12.45pm for a short crossing to Eday where you will be met by your guide to take you on a 2 hour tour taking in all the places of interest.
		Depart Kirkwall 7.15pm for a short crossing to Eday stopping to view wildlife enroute before being dropped off at Eday Pier for a short guided tour of the Island taking in many of the places of interest.
	control.netbenefit.com /users/www.explorercharters.co.uk/index.php?f=data_explorer_fast_sea_charters&a=2 (297 words)

	TrustOO: eday B2B B2C (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Eday is een enthousiaste uitgaansgroep voor singles: mannen en vrouwen tot 35 jaar.
		Eday Community Website - a source of information for all things related to Eday - produced by the islanders themselves...
		A short tour of the Island of Eday in the Orkney group.
	trustoo.com /eday.html (189 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
		image:Calf_of_Eday.PNG thumbCalf of Eday shown within Orkney Islands The '''Calf of Eday''' is an island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday.
		From the seventeenth century seventeenth to the nineteenth century nineteenth centuries, it was home to a salt works, remains of which can still be seen.
		There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Calf of Eday.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Calf_of%20Eday.html (135 words)

	Fairwinds 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Taking the dinghy across the fiercly flowing tide was a little nerve wracking but the trusty Yamaha never faltered and we dragged the dinghy up the kelp covered boulders below the ruins of trhe 17th century saltworks.
		Once round the bottom of Eday I poled out the genoa as the reach got broader and we struggled to make headway on our diagonal track across the tide towards Shapinsay and Vasa Sound.
		On our desired track our VMG was down to under a knot, so I rounded up a little and broad reached as fast as possible across the main tidal stream, heading for the relatively tideless waters to the North of Shapinsay.
	www.yotblog.com /Fairwinds2005/288 (606 words)

	The Scotsman - S2 Weekend - Boats, bikes and birthday presents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		We cross today’s calm seas where the Eday and Lashy Sounds meet and continue north-west through the narrow confines of Calf Sound.
		To our starboard lies the Calf of Eday - a generously rounded island of grassy moorland and heathery slopes.
		As well as prehistoric tombs, cairns and homes, the Calf houses the ruins of a 17th-century saltworks (the source of most of Orkney’s salt between the 17th and 19th centuries) and supports many species of birds.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /s2.cfm?id=953822003 (584 words)

	Calf of Eday NW (Chambered Tomb) \| The Modern Antiquarian \| Calf of Eday NW (Chambered Tomb)
		Calf of Eday NW (Chambered Tomb) on The Modern Antiquarian, the UK and Ireland's most popular megalithic community website.
		The local boatman - ask at the (only) shop - will take you over from Eday to the Calf where there are three chambered tombs in reasonable condition.
		See also Calf of Eday Long and Calf of Eday SE.
	www.themodernantiquarian.com /site/5106 (618 words)

	Orkneyjar - John Gow - The Orkney Pirate
		On February 10, 1725, Gow launched a brief attack on the Hall of Clestrain in Orphir, belonging to Robert Honeyman of Graemsay.
		Returning to the Revenge with his plunder, Gow sailed north towards Eday, arriving three days later.
		Although he had intended to raid Carrick House, the residence of Gow's old scholfriend James Fea, dangerous currents off the island's north coast carried the Revenge too near the Calf o' Eday where it grounded opposite Carrick House.
	www.orkneyjar.com /history/historicalfigures/pirategow/index.html (1020 words)

	Calf of Eday, Orkney Islands swingers, dogging and exibitionism
		Calf of Eday, Orkney Islands swingers, dogging and exibitionism
		Calf of Eday, Orkney Islands swinging, dogging and exhibitionists
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	www.blueswingers.com /swinging_places/sex_orkney_islands_calf_of_eday.htm (222 words)

	www.explorercharters.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Although we cannot guarantee it we would hope to see herons, cormorants, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittewakes, grey seals, common seals and much more.
		Tour 2 is a premium tour of 2hours 30minutes to 3hours in duration and takes you further offshore and probably north towards Faray and Eday before rounding Redhead and then through the Calf Sound with spectacular scenery and large seal colonies on the Calf and various birds nesting on the cliffs.
		You can expect to see puffins, herons cormorants, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittewakes, grey seals and common seals.There are also breathtaking rock formations and caves.
	control.netbenefit.com /users/www.explorercharters.co.uk/index.php?f=data_explorer_fast_sea_charters&a=1 (338 words)

	Eday School - About Eday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Eday is situated amongst the North Isles of Orkney, which in turn, lie off the North coast of Scotland.
		It is roughly 8 miles long by 3 miles wide and has around 120 residents.
		Carrick House - infamous as the place where Britains last pirate 'Pirate John Gow' was captured after his ship ran aground on the Calf of Eday.
	www.orkneyisles.co.uk /edayschool/eday (232 words)

	Calf of Eday, Orkney Islands online personals and dating
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	www.letsmeetup.com /areas/orkneyislands/friends-calf-of-eday.htm (311 words)

	Fairwinds 2005
		Lots of wind first astern then abeam as we ran down to the cardinal at the South of Egilsay then astern again as we crossed the choppy waters of the Westray Firth, and we belted along under headsail only heading for Ferness Pint and the Calf of Eday.
		En route though the fore cast of further strong winds coupled with uncertainty about the anchorage in Calf Sound brought on a change of plan and we headed for Pierrowal on Westray instead.
		Coming abeam of the Southern end of Westray the wind began to come round forward of the beam, and we changed the sail plan to main with one reef and working jib sized genoa.
	www.yotblog.com /Fairwinds2005/283 (801 words)

	Calf of Eday SE (Chambered Tomb) \| The Modern Antiquarian \| Calf of Eday SE (Chambered Tomb)
		Calf of Eday SE (Chambered Tomb) on The Modern Antiquarian, the UK and Ireland's most popular megalithic community website.
		Calf of Eday NW (0.1 km W) (5 posts)
		Calf of Eday Long (0.1 km NW) (3 posts)
	www.themodernantiquarian.com /site/5107 (576 words)

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