Egilsay's claim to fame is the martyrdom of Norse Earl Magnus in 1117. This particular ruined church is probably a replacement for an earlier church which stood at this spot at the time of the death of Earl Magnus.

Image Date July 2012

Location: Island of Egilsay

St Magnus Kirk, Egilsay

Egilsay's claim to fame is the martyrdom of Norse Earl Magnus in 1117. This particular ruined church is probably a replacement for an earlier church which stood at this spot at the time of the death of Earl Magnus.

Image Date July 2012

Location: Island of Egilsay