Stronsay is an island in Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland. The main village is Whitehall, home to a heritage centre. It is 3,275 hectares (13 sq mi) in size, and 44 metres (144 ft) at its highest point.
Sights on the island include the Vat of Kirbister natural arch and seabirds including arctic terns.
Orkney Ferries sail from Whitehall to Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland, and planes fly there from the island's airstrip.
There is one school on the island which is for both Primary and Secondary pupils.
Stronsay is the birthplace of author Douglas Sutherland.
Orkney College in April 2007 are believed to date from the late Paleolithic or early Mesolithic periods some 10-12,000 years ago. They were found amongst a scattered collection of other tools on a farm. If confirmed they could be the earliest human artifacts found so far in Scotland.
Stronsay Airport (IATA: SOY, ICAO: EGER) is located 15 nautical miles (27.8 km) northeast by north of Kirkwall Airport on Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Stronsay Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P540) 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.
