Holm of Scockness Island
Small islet off Scockness in Orkney
A minor islet off Scotland's northern shore, visited mainly by local boaters and coastal walkers for shoreline scenery and access to nearby mainland settlements.
Holm of Scockness at a Glance#
About Holm of Scockness#
Holm of Scockness is a small uninhabited islet in the Orkney islands of northern Scotland. It is one of the many minor holms around the Orkney coastline.
The islet has typical rocky coastal terrain and is visited occasionally by boaters and naturalists interested in coastal habitats. There are no facilities, paths, or visitor amenities.
There is no record of permanent habitation or major structures on the islet in modern sources; it remains a natural feature within the island group.
The islet is situated off the Orkney mainland among nearby islands and is reached by private boat from surrounding harbours.
- Access: No infrastructure or visitor services are present; landing should be planned from a tender or local boat operator.
How to Get to Holm of Scockness#
Reachable only by private boat; usually accessed from nearby Orkney islands that have ferry connections to the Scottish mainland.
Best Time to Visit Holm of Scockness#
A minor Orkney islet best encountered on a calm sea day.
Weather & Climate near Holm of Scockness#
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1076 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 111 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 99 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 55 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 61 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 74 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 121 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 130 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 119 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
