Holm of Skaw

Coordinates: 60°49′59″N 0°46′17″W / 60.832918°N 0.771446°W / 60.832918; -0.771446

Holm of Skaw
Location
Holm of Skaw
Physical geography
Island group Shetland
Highest elevation 57 feet (17 m)
Political geography
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Shetland Islands
Demographics
Population 0

The Holm of Skaw is a small islet off the northeast coast of the island of Unst. It is just northeast of the settlement of Skaw. The island is 57 feet (17 m) in height.[1] There is a lighthouse on the island.[2] Tidal currents are slack between Holm of Skaw and Herma Ness at high water, and the passage may be made by small boats. The Skaw Röst, a dangerous tidal race, forms off the shore of the Holm of Skaw and Lamba Ness.[3]

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