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Holm of Grimbister
Holm of Grimbister — inhabited tidal islet in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holm of Grimbister is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 16 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3 people. Wikidata describes it as: "inhabited tidal islet in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland". Coordinates: 59.0030°, -3.0836°.
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Holm of Grimbister is an inhabited tidal islet in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. Located in the Bay of Firth near Finstown it is connected to Mainland Orkney by a causeway.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0030, -3.0836
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 3
Sources
- wikidata: Q5883166 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holm of Grimbister (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Causeway to the Holm of Grimbister - geograph.org.uk - 1312791.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holm of Grimbister?
- Holm of Grimbister is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1TU).
- Is Holm of Grimbister free to visit?
- Yes, Holm of Grimbister is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holm of Grimbister?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1TU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.