Holm of Skaw
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60°49′59″N 0°46′17″W / 60.832918°N 0.771446°W
Island groupShetland
Highest elevation57 feet (17 m)
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Holm of Skaw | |
| Coordinates | 60°49′59″N 0°46′17″W / 60.832918°N 0.771446°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Highest elevation | 57 feet (17 m) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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The Holm of Skaw is a small islet off the northeast coast of the island of Unst. It is just northeast of the settlement of Skaw. The island is 57 feet (17 m) in height.[1] There is a lighthouse on the island.[2] Tidal currents are slack between Holm of Skaw and Herma Ness at high water, and the passage may be made by small boats. The Skaw Röst, a dangerous tidal race, forms off the shore of the Holm of Skaw and Lamba Ness.[3]
