Æðey is a small island that is inhabited by a family. It is a private family farm focused on environmentally sound eider down farming. It is one of the islands that makes up Iceland. The island is approximately 1.25 miles long and 0.3 miles wide. The island has very low altitudes, with the highest point on the island being about 60 feet tall. It is important in the history of Iceland and especially the Westfjords region.