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Holm of Huip

Coordinates: 59°10′N 2°39′W / 59.167°N 2.650°W / 59.167; -2.650
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The Holm of Huip is a small island in the Orkneys, in Spurness Sound to the north west of Stronsay.

The Holm has a cairn on it, and a number of grey seals[1] .

Geography and geology

The Holm is made up of red sandstone.

It is opposite the airstrip and Huipness on Stronsay, and separated from it by Huip Sound.

References

  1. ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
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59°10′N 2°39′W / 59.167°N 2.650°W / 59.167; -2.650

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