Firth, a bay in the mainland of Orkney. Opening on a line westward from the String, or the sound between the mainland and Shapinshay, it measures 2¼ miles from N to S across the entrance, penetrates 3¾ miles west-south-westward, and contracts to a width of 11 furlongs, but re-expands presently to a width of 15. It is noted for its oyster beds; contains, in its upper part, the islets of Damsay and Grimbister Holm; sends off, from its NW corner, the little bay of Isbister; and is bounded on the lower reach of its northern side by Rendall parish, of its southern side by Kirkwall or St Ola parish.
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