Rand is a small village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

The nearest large town is Market Rasen, about 5 miles (8 km) north-east.

[citation needed] James Harrington (or Harington), the author of Oceana, born 1611 in Upton, Northamptonshire, was the eldest son of Sir Sapcote(s) Harrington of Rand (died 1629), and great-nephew of the first Lord Harington of Exton (died 1615).

[citation needed] The village church is dedicated to St Oswald,[1] which contains a memorial to Sir Vincent Fulnetby (died early 17th century) and his ancestors.

The name "Fulnetby", or "Fulnery" in some old records, derives from Old Scandinavian "full+nautr+by" meaning "village of one who has a full share".