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Muckle Green Holm
Muckle Green Holm — uninhabited island in the North Isles of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Muckle Green Holm is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with coordinates 59.13 latitude and -2.8289 longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free.
About
Muckle Green Holm is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 28 km². Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited island in the North Isles of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland". Coordinates: 59.1300°, -2.8289°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muckle Green Holm is an uninhabited island in the North Isles of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. It is roughly 28 hectares (0.11 sq mi) in extent and rises to 28 metres (92 ft) above sea level, the summit having a triangulation pillar.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1300, -2.8289
Sources
- wikidata: Q1748476 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Muckle Green Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Muckle Green Holm - geograph.org.uk - 3492841.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muckle Green Holm?
- Muckle Green Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Muckle Green Holm?
- Muckle Green Holm — uninhabited island in the North Isles of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland.
- How do I get to Muckle Green Holm?
- Its coordinates are 59.1300°, -2.8289°.
- Is Muckle Green Holm free to visit?
- Yes, Muckle Green Holm is free to enter.