Rusk Holm
Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near Faray to the west.
![]() The bothy at the southern end of Rusk Holm | |
Location | |
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![]() ![]() Rusk Holm Rusk Holm shown within Orkney | |
OS grid reference | HY513359 |
Coordinates | 59.21°N 2.85°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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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.
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References
- Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
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