Holm of Groundwater

Holm of Groundwater is an islet in , . Holm of Groundwater is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kirbister Mill and Hobbister House.

Watermill
Photo: Andrew Riley, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a watermill.

House
Photo: Ian Balcombe, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Peak
Photo: Rod Richmond, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a peak, which is situated 2½ miles west of Holm of Groundwater.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orphir and Hangaback.

Village
Photo: Ian Balcombe, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a parish and settlement on , . It is approximately 9 miles southwest of , and comprises a seaboard tract of about 7 by 3+1⁄2 mi, and includes and the . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Holm of Groundwater.

Locality
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a locality, which is situated 3 miles southwest of Holm of Groundwater.

Village
Photo: Mark Crook, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in the parish of on , , . It is the fourth-largest settlement in the Orkney Islands. According to travel author Eric Linklater, the homes in are tidy and well cared for. is situated 3½ miles north of Holm of Groundwater.

Holm of Groundwater

Latitude
58.95576° or 58° 57′ 21″ north
Longitude
-3.09391° or 3° 5′ 38″ west
Elevation
52 feet (16 metres)
Open location code
9CCRXW44+8C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 118958707
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
13286166
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Satellite Map

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