Broad Shoal
Broad Shoal is a shoal in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Broad Shoal is situated nearby to the locality Point of Huro, as well as near Rapness.Places of Interest
Highlights include Holm of Faray and Rusk Holm.
Holm of Faray
Islet
The Holm of Faray is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, near Faray and Westray, which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals. Holm of Faray is situated 2 miles east of Broad Shoal.
Rusk Holm
Islet
Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near Faray to the west. Rusk Holm is situated 2 miles southeast of Broad Shoal.
Broad Shoal
- Type: Shoal
- Category: landform
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.23333° or 59° 14′ north
Longitude
-2.88333° or 2° 53′ west
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
9CFV64M8+8M
GeoNames ID
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