Linga Holm
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This article is about an island in Orkney, Scotland. For other uses, see List of islands called Linga.
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.
Quick Facts Old Norse name, Location ...
Old Norse name | Linga Holm from Lyngholm |
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The view north from Linga Holm, towards Sanday | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HY615275 |
Coordinates | 59.13°N 2.67°W / 59.13; -2.67 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Orkney |
Area | 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) |
Area rank | 187 [1] |
Highest elevation | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Orkney Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4][5] |
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