Rusk Holm

Rusk Holm

The bothy at the southern end of Rusk Holm
Location
Rusk Holm
Rusk Holm shown within Orkney
OS grid reference HY513359
Physical geography
Island group Orkney
Political geography
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Orkney Islands
Demographics
Population 0

Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near Faray to the west.

History

There is a prehistoric cairn on it[1] .

Rusk Holm is also home to "Holmie Sheep", which are similar to the North Ronaldsay sheep.

Geography and geology

Corn Holm is made up of red sandstone.

It is in Rapness Sound.

References

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

Coordinates: 59°12′28″N 2°51′14″W / 59.20778°N 2.85389°W / 59.20778; -2.85389

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