Holm of Grimbister
Island in Orkney Islands, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 59.003, -3.084 |
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| OS grid ref: | HY 37 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01856 (Orkney) |
Holm of Grimbister is a small, low-lying tidal islet off the Mainland of the Orkney Islands, lying close to the harbour town of Stromness and the nearby settlement of Grimbister. Its modest profile of rocky shore and grass is typical of Orkney holms, giving it strong coastal character and attractive views across sheltered waters.
Uninhabited and traditionally used for grazing, the islet is important for local wildlife such as seabirds and occasional seals, and sits in a landscape rich with Norse and crofting history; its quiet, rural setting reflects the intertwining of agricultural use, maritime heritage and informal recreational interest for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Holm of Grimbister
Neighbouring places
- Finstown Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Mainland of Orkney Island 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Kirkwall Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- West Mainland Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kirkwall East Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Gairsay Island 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Inner Holm Island 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Stromness Place 8 miles12.8 km
- Shapinsay Island 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Graemsay Island 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stromness and South Isles Ward 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Holm of Grimbister
Hotels near Holm of Grimbister Ad
- Albert Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Merkister Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Kirkwall Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Ayre Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Shore 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Orkney Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Royal Hotel Stromness 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Ferry Inn 3 8.1 miles13 km
- The Stromness Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
Local points of interest
- Quanterness Archaeological site 3 miles4.8 km
- Ring of Brogar Archaeological site 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Stromness Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km