PHARAY, an island, in the parish of Stronsay-and-Eday,
North Isles of the county of Orkney; containing
67 inhabitants. This isle, which lies in the
Westray Firth, about two miles west of Eday, is two
miles in length and nearly one in breadth, and forms
the northern point of the bay of Fersness. It is of level
surface, covered with verdure, and in ordinary years
supplies a sufficiency of grain for the use of the inhabitants.
A number of cattle are pastured on the island;
and its situation is also very advantageous for fishing.
On Pharay was a chapel, now demolished.