The sea breaking on rocks at Mid Howe, Rousay, Orkney Islands

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The sea breaking on rocks at Mid Howe, Rousay, Orkney Islands

DWP Catalogue No: OR028

Caption: Rousay (Old Norse: Hrólfsey meaning Rolf's Island) is a small, hilly island about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It has been nicknamed "Egypt of the north", due to its archaeological diversity and importance.

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