Holm of Huip
Island Uninhabited islet in Orkney's coastal waters
A small coastal islet in northern Scotland, noted on charts for local boat traffic; of interest to kayakers and birdwatchers exploring the surrounding waters.
Holm of Huip is a small uninhabited islet located in the Orkney archipelago of northern Scotland. It is one of several minor holms scattered around the Orkney coastline.
The islet features rocky shores and short coastal vegetation and is primarily of interest to local boaters and people observing coastal wildlife. There are no visitor facilities or marked trails.
No permanent habitation or significant built features are recorded for the islet; it has remained a natural coastal feature of the archipelago.
It lies off the Orkney coast within Orkney’s island group, accessible only by private boat from nearby islands or Mainland Orkney.
- Access: Visit requires a boat and calm weather; there are no services ashore.
How to Get to Holm of Huip #
Access is by private boat only. Local boat operators on the Orkney mainland can sometimes include the holm on wildlife or coastal trips when weather and tide allow.
Best Time to Visit Holm of Huip #
A small, unnamed-feeling islet in the Orkney group; visitable only by private craft.
Weather & Climate near Holm of Huip #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1042 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 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 (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
