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 at a Glance#
About Holm of Huip#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 109 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 84 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 96 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 63 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 53 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 58 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 70 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 11° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 116 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 127 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 116 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
