Skúvoy

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Position of Skuvoy island
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Position of Skuvoy island

Skúvoy is an island in central Faroe Islands with an area of 10 km², located to the south of Sandoy. It is named after the large number of skua present on the island (who have a habit of attacking intruders). There is only one settlement on the island: Skúvoy on the east coast. There are two mountains: Knúkur (392 m) and Heyggjurin Mikli (391 m).

There are 300-400 m cliffs along the west coast, which are home to many guillemot. Egg collections take place in early June, though this occurs in the first week only so as to allow the guillemots to make another. The Black Death in the 14th century killed all the inhabitants except one woman - Rannvá. Her cottage can still be seen. Skúvoy was also the home of Sigmundur Brestisson, the hero of the Færeyinga Saga (Saga of the Faroese).

The Skúvoy ferry in Sandur harbour
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The Skúvoy ferry in Sandur harbour
Skúvoy, as seen from Sandoy
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Skúvoy, as seen from Sandoy
Stamp FR 373 of Postverk FøroyaIssued: 22 May 2000Photo: Per á Hædd
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Stamp FR 373 of Postverk Føroya
Issued: 22 May 2000
Photo: Per á Hædd
Map of Skúvoy
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Map of Skúvoy

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