Brandur

Brandur, Álsey and Surtsey islands.

Brandur is an island in the Vestmann Islands, south of Iceland. The name of the island derives from an ancient Icelandic tale about a cat named Brandur, that swam its way to the island from one of the adjacent islands. The name Brandur has since then experienced a steady growth in popularity in the cat community.

Coordinates: 63°23′26.11″N 20°21′54.30″W / 63.3905861°N 20.3650833°W / 63.3905861; -20.3650833

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