Melrakkaey (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈmɛlˌrahkaˌeiː]; lit.

Throughout its history, Melrakkaey has been used as a source of food by locals.

[1] The ocean surrounding the island provided fish and fishing outposts were built on the island, many bird species call the basalt cliffs of Melrakkaey home, providing a stable source of meat and eggs.

Setberg came into the ownership of Melrakkaey when a local elderly woman lost her two sons at sea and pledged the island to the church.

The reverends of Setberg used the island to farm hay every summer and a house was built on the island to accommodate workers.