Islands · Scottish Islands
Isbister Holm
In or near Symbister.
Isbister Holm in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Isbister Holm is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Isbister Holm is a small islet in the Shetland islands of Scotland, situated roughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east off the coast of Isbister, Whalsay. The highest point of the islet is about 65 feet (20 m) and it measures roughly 500 metres (1,600 ft) by 250 metres (820 ft). To the north are the islets of Mooa and Nista. On 12 November 1778 Jufron Ingester was shipwrecked, probably on the holm, the precise location not being certain. It was carrying some 260 tons of skins, tallow and coarse hose from Ireland to Copenhagen. One crew member died and the cargo was not salvaged.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 60.3584, -0.9075
Sources
- wikidata: Q6079135 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Isbister Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Mooa
Islands · 0.8 km

Nista
Islands · 1.3 km

Standing Stones of Yoxie
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km

Benie Hoose
Hill forts · 2.0 km

Pettigarths Field Cairns
Hill forts · 2.1 km

East Linga
Islands · 2.2 km

Whalsay Airport
Islands · 2.3 km

Gamla Vord
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km

Isbister
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.5 km

Loch Isbister
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km

West Loch of Skaw
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km

Inner Holm of Skaw
Islands · 3.2 km
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East Linga
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isbister Holm?
- Isbister Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Isbister Holm?
- Isbister Holm in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Isbister Holm?
- Its coordinates are 60.3584°, -0.9075°.
- Is Isbister Holm free to visit?
- Yes, Isbister Holm is free to enter.