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Wyre
Wyre. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Wyre (historically known as Viera, Veira and Weir) is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. It is 311 hectares (1.20 sq mi) and 32 metres (105 ft) at its highest point. It is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago.

Orkney Ferries sail from the island to Tingwall on the Orkney Mainland, Egilsay and Rousay.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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