Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near Faray to the west.

History

There is a prehistoric cairn on it[1] .

Rusk Holm is also home to "Holmie Sheep", which are similar to the North Ronaldsay sheep.

Geography and geology

Corn Holm is made up of red sandstone.

It is in Rapness Sound.

References

  1. ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.

59°12′28″N 2°51′14″W / 59.20778°N 2.85389°W / 59.20778; -2.85389


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