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Linga Holm
Linga Holm — uninhabited Orkney Island, in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Linga Holm is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 57 km². Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited Orkney Island, in Scotland.". Coordinates: 59.1326°, -2.6744°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Linga Holm, commonly known as Linga, Midgarth and the Holm of Midgarth is an uninhabited Scottish island extending to approximately 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) situated 700 metres (770 yd) west of Stronsay island in the Orkney archipelago. The name "Linga Holm" is derived from the Old Norse Lyngholm.
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Background
History
In common with many other Orkney islands, Linga Holm contains numerous archaeological remains. These include Pictish houses and ancient cairns. Although it is currently uninhabited, a household of six was recorded in 1841.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1326, -2.6744
Sources
- wikidata: Q1432590 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Linga Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Linga Holm, looking over Eday, Spurness and Linga Sounds - geograph.org.uk - 253370.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linga Holm?
- Linga Holm is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1326°, -2.6744°.
- Is Linga Holm free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Linga Holm is free.