The Mainland, also known as Hrossey and Pomona, is the main island of Orkney, Scotland. Both of Orkney's burghs, Kirkwall and Stromness, lie on the island, which is also the heart of Orkney's ferry and air connections.
Population: 17,162
Scots name: Mainland
Old Norse name: Megenland/Hrossey
Meaning of name: Norse for 'mainland' or 'island of horses'
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