the marker on Egilsay which marks the spot where St Magnus was executed. Set amongst the fields of Iris
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Guided Walk Round Egilsay

A series of walks following the route of the St Magnus Way are to take place on Saturdays and Sundays over the next two months. The first one is on Saturday September 7th and takes walkers along the Egilsay section of the Way.

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A series of walks following the route of the St Magnus Way are to take place on Saturdays and Sundays over the next two months.

The first one is on Saturday September 7th and takes walkers along the Egilsay section of the Way.

the ruins of the church on Egilsay with its rounded tower
Image credit Stuart Little

All ages & 4 legged friends (on a lead please) are welcome. This is a superb chance to experience a special island.

To book a place, or ask any questions please email Stuart at smwwalks@outlook.com or check out the St Magnus Way Facebook pages and stmagnusway.com

More information about the Egilsay section of St Magnus Way here: Egilsay

It was on the island of Egilsay that Earl Magnus was killed on the orders of his cousin Earl Hakan.

The Martyrdom of Magnus: April 16th

The other walks planned are:

  • Gurness to Birsay: Sunday, Sept 15th.
  • Birsay to Dounby: Saturday, Sept 21st.
  • Dounby to Finstown: Sunday, Sept 29th.
  • Finstown to Orphir: Saturday, Oct 5th.
  • Orphir to Kirkwall: Sunday, Oct 13th.
the marker on Egilsay which marks the spot where St Magnus was executed. Set amongst the fields of Iris
The marker which records the place where St Magnus met his death in Egilsay Image credit Martin Laird
the St Magnus church in Egilsay
St Magnus church Egilsay Image credit Martin Laird
people gathered within the ruined church
Image credit Stuart Little
two marker stones on the beach at Egilsay
Image credit Stuart Little

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