South Holms

Places of Interest

Valla Field

Peak

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Valla Field is a peak.

Brough Holm

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Brough Holm is a small island off Unst, in the North Isles of Shetland. It is off Westing, which as the name implies is on the west coast of Unst. The word "brough" refers to the remains of the broch on it. Brough Holm is situated 2½ miles south of South Holms.

Brough Holm,broch,Westing

Archaeological site

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Brough Holm,broch,Westing is an archaeological site, which is situated 2½ miles south of South Holms.

Places in the Area

Baltasound

Village

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Baltasound is the largest settlement on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in the United Kingdom. The village lies halfway along the island's east coast on a sheltered bay called Balta Sound. Baltasound is situated 3 miles east of South Holms.

Burrafirth

Hamlet

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Burrafirth is a settlement on the island of Unst, Shetland, Scotland. It separates the fjord Burra Firth from the Loch of Cliff. Burrafirth is said to have once been home to a giant called Saxi, who, together with another giant, was lured away by a mermaid. Burrafirth is situated 3½ miles northeast of South Holms.

Haroldswick

Hamlet

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Haroldswick or Harold's Wick, is on Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, and is one of the most northerly settlements in the British Isles. Haroldswick is situated 4½ miles east of South Holms.

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