Holm of Gunnista

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OS Name: Holm of Gunnista
Shetland Name: Holm of Gunnista
UK Grid Reference: HU500452
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The Holm of Gunnista is a small islet which lies approximately 250 metres off the north coast of the island of Bressay, near the settlement of Gunnista, and at the entrance to Aith Voe.
It measures approximately 350 by 230 metres and rises to a height of just over 10 metres.
There is a small cairn at its highest point.

The Dovre wrecked on the holm on January 16th 1913.

Holm of Gunnista seen from Gunnista on Bressay.
Holm of Gunnista seen from Gunnista on Bressay.
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