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 at a Glance#
About Holm of Grimbister#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 111 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 85 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 99 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 55 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 56 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 63 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 74 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 119 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 128 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 118 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
