Eday is one of the Orkney Islands, which are located to the north of the Scottish mainland in the United Kingdom. Eday is located in the North Isles of Orkney, and is about 15 miles (24 km) north of the main island of Orkney Mainland. With an area of 11 square miles (28 km2), Eday is the ninth largest of the Orkney Islands.
Eday can be reached by both sea and air from the Orkney Mainland. Orkney Ferries provide ferry crossings to Backaland on Eday from Kirkwall on Orkney Mainland. The Orkney inter-island air service, operated by Loganair, connects Kirkwall Airport with Eday's London Airport.
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based at Stromness in Orkney is a new Scottish Executive-backed research facility. They have installed a wave testing system at Billia Croo on the Orkney mainland and a tidal power testing station on Eday.
Eday Partnership, the local development trust is active in promoting the island's economy and has instigated numerous projects, including Eday Heritage Centre, and the purchase of a new diesel tank for the island. A community-owned wind turbine is planned. Eday's various community projects contributed £380,000 to the island's economy from 2005-7.
Eday Airport (IATA: EOI, ICAO: EGED) is located on Eday in Orkney, Scotland. Due to its location close to the Bay of London it is known locally as London Airport.
Eday Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P573) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Orkney Islands Council). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use.
