Ronaldshay (spr. ronneldschë), zwei der Orkneyinseln: die südliche 47 qkm groß mit sicherm Hafen und (1891) 2315 Einw., die nördliche 10 q hm groß mit 501 Einw. und Leuchtturm (beim Dennis Head).
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