Holm of Huip

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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] .

[edit] 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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.

Coordinates: 59°10′N 2°39′W / 59.167, -2.65