Loading AI tools
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linga Holm, commonly known as Linga, Midgarth and the Holm of Midgarth is an uninhabited Scottish island extending to approximately 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) situated 700 metres (770 yd) west of Stronsay island in the Orkney archipelago.[6] The name "Linga Holm" is derived from the Old Norse Lyngholm.
Old Norse name | Linga Holm from Lyngholm |
---|---|
![]() The view north from Linga Holm, towards Sanday | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HY615275 |
Coordinates | 59.13°N 2.67°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Area | 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) |
Area rank | 187 [1] |
Highest elevation | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Administration | |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
![]() | |
References | [2][3][4][5] |
In common with many other Orkney islands, Linga Holm contains numerous archaeological remains. These include Pictish houses and ancient cairns.
Although it is currently uninhabited, a household of six was recorded in 1841.[3][7]
In 1973 the Rare Breeds Survival Trust established a refuge population here of the very rare North Ronaldsay sheep, and the flock now numbers some 400.[8][9]
It is thought to be the third largest breeding ground for the Atlantic grey seal in the world, and is an important nesting site for greylag geese.
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.