Harray, Orkney, KW17 2JT

Harray is an Orcadian parish and village on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom. The village lies near the Loch of Harray and was historically used by Vikings for waterway transportation, with Old Norse spoken in the area until the 1700s. The flat and swampy terrain hosts multiple Neolithic sites, and a burial mound, the Knowes of Trotty, is situated within the parish. As a small community, Harray offers a rural setting with a rich archaeological heritage, reflecting the long history of human settlement in the Orkney Islands. Its location on Mainland places it within reach of the broader island network while maintaining a distinct local character rooted in maritime and prehistoric traditions.