Holm of Grimbister
Holm of Grimbister is an inhabited tidal islet in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. Located in the Bay of Firth near Finstown it is connected to Mainland Orkney by a causeway.
| Meaning of name | Small and rounded islet of Grim's farm |
|---|---|
Holm of Grimbister from the east, with Finstown beyond | |
| Location | |
Holm of Grimbister Holm of Grimbister shown within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY378134 |
| Coordinates | 59.0036°N 3.0836°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 16 hectares (40 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney Islands Council |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3 |
| Population rank | 80= |
| Largest settlement | Holm of Grimbister farm |
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