Holm of Faray

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The Holm of Faray is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, near Faray and Westray, which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°13'55"N, 2°49'46"W

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Holm of Faray – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Magnus Church, Kili Holm, Rusk Holm, Eday.

6.4 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Magnus Church, Egilsay
163 min walk • St Magnus's Church is a medieval church located on the island of Egilsay, in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recognized as the place of execution of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney, in the 12th century.
5 miSW
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Kili Holm
127 min walk • Kili Holm is a tidal island in the Orkney Islands, linked to Egilsay. Unusually, like its neighbour Egilsay, it may have a partly Gaelic etymology, in this case from cille meaning a monk's cell.
1.8 miSW
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Rusk Holm
46 min walk • Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near Faray to the west.
3.2 miSE
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Eday
82 min walk • Eday is one of the islands of Orkney, which are located to the north of the Scottish mainland. One of the North Isles, Eday is about 24 kilometres from the Orkney Mainland. With an area of 27 km², it is the ninth-largest island of the archipelago.
6.1 miSW
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Holm of Scockness
156 min walk • The Holm of Scockness is a small island in the Orkney Islands, between Rousay and Egilsay. It is currently used for grazing. Its name is Norse in origin and means "little island of the crooked headland".
5.3 miNW
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Westside Church, Westray
135 min walk • Westside Church is a 12th Century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It is in ruins, and is maintained by Historic Scotland. There is very little remaining of the church, except for the gable end. It is now roofless.
3.5 miE
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Calf of Eday
89 min walk • The Calf of Eday is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. It is known for its wildlife and its prehistoric ruins.
1.2 miS
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Faray
32 min walk • Faray is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying between Eday and Westray. Previously inhabited, the low-lying island is now a successful grey seal breeding colony.