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Thieves Holm
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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thieves Holm?
- Thieves Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (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.