Isbister Holm (Whalsay)

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OS Name: Isbister Holm
Shetland Name: Isbister Holm
UK Grid Reference: HU604643
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Isbister Holm is a small islet which lies 2km off the coast of Whalsay, due east from the settlement of Isbister.
It measures approximately 500 by 250 metres and rises to a height of just over 20 metres.

The Juffrau Ingester wrecked on the holm on November 12th 1778.

Isbister Holm as seen from Isbister on Whalsay.
Isbister Holm as seen from Isbister on Whalsay.
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