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Fish Holm

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Fish Holm

Linga from Firth Ness Looking across the sound to Linga on a blustery day.
Linga from Firth Ness Credit: David Nicolson

Fish Holm is a picturesque island located in the Shetland archipelago, situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. With an area of approximately 0.2 square kilometers, the island is known for its rugged beauty and rich history.

The island's landscape is characterized by rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling green hills. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various seabirds, seals, and otters. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and wildlife watching.

Fish Holm has a long and fascinating history. It is believed to have been inhabited since the Neolithic period, with various archaeological sites indicating human presence over the centuries. The island was once a thriving fishing community, with local residents relying on the sea for their livelihoods. Today, remnants of old fishing huts and equipment can still be found, serving as reminders of this past.

Accessible by boat, Fish Holm offers visitors a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of mainland life. It is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and beachcombing. The island also has a small harbor and a few cottages, providing basic amenities for those looking to stay overnight.

In conclusion, Fish Holm is a small yet captivating island in the Shetland archipelago. With its rugged landscape, rich history, and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape.

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Fish Holm Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.449125/-1.1341292 or Grid Reference HU4774. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Linga from Firth Ness Looking across the sound to Linga on a blustery day.
Linga from Firth Ness
Looking across the sound to Linga on a blustery day.
Fish Holm
Fish Holm
Fish Holm, Yell Sound
Fish Holm, Yell Sound
South coast of Linga, Yell Sound
South coast of Linga, Yell Sound
Salmon feed barge south of Linga, Yell Sound
Salmon feed barge south of Linga, Yell Sound
Boat attending salmon cages south of Linga, Yell Sound
Boat attending salmon cages south of Linga, Yell Sound
South coast of Samphrey, Yell Sound
South coast of Samphrey, Yell Sound
Corbie Geo, Samphrey, Yell Sound
Corbie Geo, Samphrey, Yell Sound
Winnia Ness, Samphrey, Yell Sound
Winnia Ness, Samphrey, Yell Sound
Small geo along the coast of Linga
Small geo along the coast of Linga
Fish Holm Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Fish Holm
Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
South side of Samphrey Taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
South side of Samphrey
Taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
Linga, south Yell Sound The beacon is not on most maps, but is on the 1:10000 map.
Linga, south Yell Sound
The beacon is not on most maps, but is on the 1:10000 map.
Barbra Taing, Samphrey Taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
Barbra Taing, Samphrey
Taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
Winnia Ness, Samphrey The eastern end of Samphrey, taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
Winnia Ness, Samphrey
The eastern end of Samphrey, taken from the sea, from an inter-island ferry taking a diversion to Vidlin as the linkspan at Toft was broken.
'Tysties' (Cepphus grylle), Yell Sound Tystie is the Shetland name for Black Guillemot, but like Bonxie for Great Skua, it has become widely adopted by birdwatchers. Southern Yell Sound has one of the highest concentrations of Black Guillemots in Shetland, and Shetland has over 40% of the British breeding population.
'Tysties' (Cepphus grylle), Yell Sound
Tystie is the Shetland name for Black Guillemot, but like Bonxie for Great Skua, it has become widely adopted by birdwatchers. Southern Yell Sound has one of the highest concentrations of Black Guillemots in Shetland, and Shetland has over 40% of the British breeding population.
North end of Fish Holm, south Yell Sound With Lunna in the background. Taken from an inter-island ferry on a detour to Vidlin as the linkspan at the normal ferry terminal at Toft had broken.
North end of Fish Holm, south Yell Sound
With Lunna in the background. Taken from an inter-island ferry on a detour to Vidlin as the linkspan at the normal ferry terminal at Toft had broken.
Fish Holm, south Yell Sound
Fish Holm, south Yell Sound
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Fish Holm is located at Grid Ref: HU4774 (Lat: 60.449125, Lng: -1.1341292)

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