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	Egilsay Information
		Egilsay is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay.
		The island is largely farmland and is known for its corncrakes.
		Egilsay was the place where Saint Magnus was killed in 1117.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Egilsay (82 words)

	Egilsay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Egilsay is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay.
		The island is largely farmland and is known for its corncrakes.
		Egilsay was the place where Saint Magnus was killed in 1117.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Egilsay (99 words)

	Lonely-Isles Egilsay
		The island of Egilsay lies in the Orkney Isles to the east of the larger island of Rousay from which it is separated by Rousay Sound.
		Egilsay is chiefly famous for the Martyrdom of St Magnus in 1115.
		The Wildlife Of Rousay, Egilsay And Wyre - Craig Whyte
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /prod/dialspace/town/pipexdsl/t/atra04/lonelyisles/egilsay/Home.htm (613 words)

	Egilsay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The most obvious feature on the island of Egilsay is the magnificent church of St Magnus, a unique survivor of a group of churches of a type marked by a single or double tower, that once stood in the islands.
		Eventually, Hakon became jealous of Magnus' popularity and a meeting was arrranged on Egilsay in April 1115 to settle matters between the men.
		Before his death, Magnus forgave his murderers, and instructed the cook to 'hew him a mighty blow to the head that he was killed as a lord and not a thief'.
	www.orknet.co.uk /tourism/egilsay.htm (296 words)

	GENUKI: Rousay and Egilsay, with Wyre
		Ref: OCR/KC/19: Rousay and Egilsay Kirk: Baptisms 1885-1929, Proclamations of marriage banns 1901-1925, Communion Roll 1886-1930 and 1933-1946.
		The Registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for the islands of Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre.
		Describes the strife between the notorious General Frederick W.T. Burroughs of Rousay and the crofters on the land that he owned which was one of the factors that led to the passing of the 1886 Crofters Act, the main provisions of which protected crofters from eviction and from arbitrary rents.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/OKI/Rousay/index.html (706 words)

	The Orkney and Shetland Touring Company - The Orkney Islands - Egilsay Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It was on the island of Egilsay that Magnus, Earl of Orkney, was murdered at Eastertime in the year 1115.
		It is likely that the meeting of the cousins, Haakon and Magnus was arranged to take place on Egilsay because the island was of some importance in the Norse period.
		Together with Birsay, it was the residence of the Bishop of Orkney and it is believed that the fine round towered church of St Magnus on Egilsay was erected at the instigation of Bishop William the Old at the end of the first half of the 12th Century.
	www.orkneyshetland.co.uk /egilsay.html (191 words)

	Island Explorations - Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre
		From the Stone Age to the present, the seas have brought to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre a blend of peoples who have left a calendar of their lives for all to see.
		The Norse church of St Magnus on Egilsay stands silhouetted against the sky, a constant reminder of the Vikings and their heritage which still lives on in the farm and place names of the islands.
		In contrast, Egilsay is famed for its wetlands, with many breeding ducks and waders, and its traditionally managed farmland which has allowed that increasingly rare species, the Corncrake to survive.
	www.orkney.org /islands/rousay.htm (944 words)

	Egilsay
		It is one of only two such remaining examples of distinctive round- towered churches built by the Vikings.
		Although Rousay lacks rich wetland habitat Egilsay more than makes up for it with a range of lochs on which are found breeding waders such as Red Shank and Snipe, a number of duck species and a large fl headed gull colony.
		Egilsay is one of the few islands where you can find the rare Corncrake, whose rasping, double call note still evokes memories of bygone days when they were common all over Orkney.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /rails100/egilsay.htm (230 words)

	Rousay Egilsay and Wyre - Travelscotland
		Most of the ferries call in at Egilsay and Wyre, but some are on demand only and should be booked in advance, Tel.
		Egilsay's claim to fame is the murder here of St Magnus in 1115, and a cenotaph marks the spot where he was slain.
		Much of Egilsay has been bought by the RSPB as a reserve to preserve the habitat of the very rare corncrake, whose distinctive rasping call may be heard.
	www.travelscotland.co.uk /guide/Rousay_Egilsay_and_Wyre (816 words)

	Rousay Egilsay and Wyre - Travelscotland
		These three islands lie a short distance off the northeast coast of Mainland and, together with Shapinsay to the southeast, are the closest of Orkney's North Isles to Kirkwall.
		Egilsay's claim to fame is the murder here of St Magnus in 1115, and a cenotaph marks the spot where he was slain.
		Much of Egilsay has been bought by the RSPB as a reserve to preserve the habitat of the very rare corncrake, whose distinctive rasping call may be heard.
	www.scotland.org.uk /guide/Rousay_Egilsay_and_Wyre (858 words)

	Orkney News Archive: Boat owner needed for unique Egilsay service
		A five-year-old Egilsay boy is hoping he will get his own ferry service so he can learn alongside his classmates but it could mean the end of the line for an island school.
		Dave and Margaret Basford, who are both in their 50s, have been campaigning for three years to get ferry times changed to enable their grandson, Jordan, who lives with them, to attend Rousay Primary School, on a full-time basis.
		The other two days he is taught in Egilsay school where he is the only pupil when a teacher from Rousay travels across to the island.
	www.orcadian.co.uk /archive/2003/egilsaypupil.htm (581 words)

	Egilsay flowers - Flower delivery in Egilsay by local florists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Delivering flowers in Egilsay could not be easier, Flowers Direct have over ten years experience in delivering quality fresh flowers to Egilsay and surrounding areas.
		We are experienced at delivering flowers for all occasions in the Egilsay area, whether you want to send roses from our luxury rose selection, or funky flowers from our designer flower ranges.
		With our specialist florists, we offer the widest choice of flowers UK in the Egilsay area, and with our extensive ranges Champagne, wines, perfumes, chocolates and cuddly toys, can provide a gift for any occasion.
	florists.flowersdirectonline.co.uk /Orkney/Egilsay.htm (361 words)

	Trumland Reserve
		On Egilsay, the RSPB has a reserve the principle aim of which is to increase the number of breeding corncrakes by managing farmland specifically with them in mind.
		Whilst you are unlikely to see this elusive bird, you may be able to hear their peculiar call if you stay overnight – the male generally only “sings” in the darkest hours.
		There is an information display about the RSPB reserve on Egilsay in the island’s pier waiting room, as well as a leaflet with a map showing the nature trail.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /rails100/trumres.htm (549 words)

	Widefirth Self Catering Cottages - panoramic views over Widefirth Bay, looking out to Kirkwall and the Northern Isles ...
		The loch of Brockan is a good place to see wintering and migrant wildfowl and waders, while the RSPB reserve at Cottascarth is a good place to see hen harriers.
		The Tingwall terminal with ferries travelling regularly to the northern isles of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre is within close proximity.
		Egilsay lies to the east of Rousay where the St Magnus Church can be explored.
	www.orkney-selfcatering.com /local_area.html (298 words)

	Descendents of Nicol Mainland
		Marwick, Robert C., Rousay Roots, family histories in Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre., Robert C. Marwick, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, A937.
		Marwick, Robert C., Rousay Roots, family histories in Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre., Robert C. Marwick, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, A938.
		Marwick, Robert C., Rousay Roots, family histories in Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre., Robert C. Marwick, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, A616.
	www.jmerrill.net /Nicol.htm (1995 words)

	Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Ferry Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		While ferries to most of Orkney's northern islands operate from Kirkwall, the ferry to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre operates from Tingwall on the east coast of West Mainland, north of Finstown.
		A glance at the timetable suggests that the services offered by the Eynhallow are at least as important in linking Rousay to the smaller islands of Wyre and Egilsay as they are in connecting the three islands to Mainland.
		Getting to Egilsay involves sailing further around Rousay and into Rousay Sound to the slipway at Skaill.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /rousay/ferry (458 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - The pupil who costs £26,000 to ferry to school (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Swindell, a retired nurse who moved to Egilsay four years ago from Swindon, Wiltshire, said: "When we moved here the Egilsay school was open, but now Jordan is the only pupil and we want him to be able to mix with children his own age and be ‘mainstreamed’.
		The underlying problem for Egilsay, as for many other small Scottish islands, is that there are not enough pupils to keep its own school viable.
		A report to the education committee concluded that keeping the school open on Egilsay was not feasible and that better arrangements needed to be put in place to allow Egilsay pupils to get to Rousay.
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=1267332003 (990 words)

	George Mainland
		1719 in Rousay, Egilsay, Orkeny Isalnds, Scotland, and died Unknown in Rousay and Egilshay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
		June 17, 1940, Weyland, Egilsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
		States that "Ann died in 1866 aged 83" This would put herbirthdate as 1783, unless she died prior to he.
	www.jmerrill.net /MAINLAND.HTM (2835 words)

	Practical Caravan - Great Escapes - Orkney - 3
		Ferry services to Egilsay should be requested by phoning Orkney ferries.
		Continue down the unclassified road, past the school on your left and through the gate (the cenotaph to St Magnus is just ahead, on your right).
		After this point the 'road' can get quite boggy in places but it is this wetland habitat that provides such excellent conditions for Egilsay's rare birdlife.
	www.practicalcaravan.com /greatarchive/orkneytour3.html (1279 words)

	In praise of the prowess of an Egilsay gardener - Orkney Today
		My mission was to speak to a meeting organised by the local community council on growing vegetables for the pot.
		There really are some potentially good gardeners on Egilsay and they do want to make themselves self-sustainable as far as their greens are concerned.
		To take my story a little further, my host for the evening was Jim Craigie, of Weyland, Egilsay, and I must thank his partner Debbie for looking after me and feeding me so well during my stay.
	www.orkneytoday.co.uk /news_item.asp?newsItem=474 (699 words)

	Ancestors and Family of Saint Magnus Erlendson
		Having failed to reach an agreement, he sought help from King Eystein II of Norway, who granted him the earldom and he ruled jointly with Haakon until 1116, when war broke out and Haakon took Magnus prisoner.
		He was kept on the island of Egilsay and executed on April 16, 1117.
		It was said that Magnus had prayed for the souls of his executioners, and his remains were taken to Kirkwall, where his nephew, Ragnald III, built St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall in his memory.
	nygaard.howards.net /files/3387.htm (192 words)

	Birdwatching trip report - The Orkneys - surfbirds.com
		The crossing to Egilsay produced Grey Seals and the first of several superb Great Northern Divers, lingering on their way back to Iceland.
		On arrival on the Egilsay jetty we were met by about a dozen inquisitive Common Seals and the island's RSPB warden who told us what to look out for even though there were no Corncrakes this year.
		Although we had good weather all week, our day on Egilsay was particularly fine and so the wait for the return ferry by the gently lapping water in glorious sunshine was most relaxing.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/orkneys-ch-0603.html (1470 words)

	Tourist Information for Isle of Egilsay :: Yes Scotland Gazetteer :: YesScotland.com
		Scotland > Orkney and Shetland > Orkney > Isle of Egilsay
		To the east of Rousay in the Orkney Islands, Isle of Egilsay is a small island which is noted because of its roofless Norman Church.
		Thought to be the earliest stone-built castle in Scotland, Bobbie Row Castle's remains are to the south west of the island.
	www.yesscotland.com /region742cos.php (94 words)

	Orkneyjar - Saint Magnus of Orkney
		Magnus was the first to arrive on Egilsay, where he waited for the arrival of his cousin.
		When, later that day, eight warships came into view it became clear that treachery was afoot.
		Informing his followers they were not to die defending him, Magnus stepped forward to accept his fate.
	www.orkneyjar.com /history/stmagnus/magnus3.htm (248 words)

	The Village Parish of Egilsay in Orkney, country of Scotland UK - Local Information Events Bed & Breakfast Hotels Pubs ...
		The Village Parish of Egilsay in Orkney, country of Scotland UK Property for Sale, Propert to Let, Houses, Homes detached and semi-detached, Flats
		The Village Parish of Egilsay in Orkney, country of Scotland UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
		The Village Parish of Egilsay in Orkney, country of Scotland UK Societies and Groups
	www.villagesofscotland.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/Scotland/Egilsay-Orkney (214 words)

	St. Magnus
		It was decided to lure him to the isle of Egilsay on the pretext of a meeting with his cousin during which they might discuss a peaceful issue to the conflict concerning the rule of the islands.
		St Magnus accepted this plan, and arrived on Egilsay with two longboats, suspecting nothing of his cousin's treachery.
		He was slain on Egilsay on this day in 1104, and the cathedral of Kirkwall is dedicated to the great and holy patrons of all Orcadians.
	www.papastronsay.com /St_Magnus.htm (905 words)

	St. Magnus Church, Egilsay Hotels. Hotels near St. Magnus Church, Egilsay - Accommodation UK
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	www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/Orkney/Kirkwall/St._Magnus_Church,_Egilsay/hotels (260 words)

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