Dore Holm

The Dore Holm is a small uninhabited^[1] islet off the south coast of Esha Ness, located in the north-west of Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. Its natural arch can be seen from the coast between Tangwick and Stenness. The shape of the arch has been compared to a horse drinking deeply from the water.^[2]

Dore Holm

Meaning of name	Door isle
Location
Dore Holm Dore Holm shown within Shetland
Coordinates	60°28′10″N 01°36′11″W
Administration
Council area	Shetland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Demographics
Population	0

The name appears to be derived from 'door',^[3] the word 'holm' being of Scandinavian origin and meaning a small island.^[4]