Holm of Grimbister
Island Small Orkney islet near Mainland, Scotland
A tiny tidal islet off Scotland’s northern coast near Orkney; visited by boaters and coastal walkers for rugged shoreline views and nearby seabird habitat.
Holm of Grimbister is a small uninhabited islet in the Orkney islands of northern Scotland. It is one of many minor holms around the Orkney coast.
The islet offers rocky shoreline and coastal habitats typical of Orkney holms and may be noted by boaters navigating nearby channels. It has no visitor facilities and is generally of interest for short shore visits or wildlife observation.
There are no recorded permanent settlements or built heritage on the islet in modern records. It has remained largely natural in character.
Geographically it lies off the Orkney coast within the island group administered from Mainland Orkney. Access is by private boat from nearby islands or mainland landing points.
- Access: No visitor facilities exist; landings are informal and weather-dependent due to exposed coasts.
How to Get to Holm of Grimbister #
No scheduled transport; reach Holm of Grimbister by private boat from nearby Orkney islands such as Stromness or Kirkwall, or via local charter skippers. Tidal streams are strong - consult local tide tables before attempting landings.
Best Time to Visit Holm of Grimbister #
A tiny Orkney islet with a maritime personality - quiet, ornithological and tidal.
Weather & Climate near Holm of Grimbister #
Holm of Grimbister's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
