Islands · Scottish Islands
Thieves Holm
In or near Finstown.
Thieves Holm — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thieves Holm is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0167°, -2.9333°.
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Place summary
Thieves Holm is an island located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW15. It is notable for its distinctive name, reflecting a history of piracy and smuggling in the region. The island contributes to the unique maritime landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0167, -2.9333
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q3990432 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thieves Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Thieves Holm - geograph.org.uk - 953210.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Head of Work
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Balfour
Castles · 2.1 km
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Museums · 2.2 km
Broch or ringfort
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
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Lighthouses · 2.3 km
Bay of Kirkwall
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Elwick
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Bay of Carness
Bay of Carness — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Helliar Holm Lighthouse
Helliar Holm Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 3📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Kirkwall
Bay of Kirkwall — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Thieves Holm
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 7📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thieves Holm?
- Thieves Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1XZ).
- What is Thieves Holm?
- Thieves Holm — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Thieves Holm?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1XZ.
- Is Thieves Holm free to visit?
- Yes, Thieves Holm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thieves Holm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1XZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.