Linga Holm
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History
In common with many other Orkney islands, Linga Holm contains numerous archaeological remains. These include Pictish houses and ancient cairns.
Although it is currently uninhabited, a household of six was recorded in 1841.[2][3]
Sheep
In 1973 the Rare Breeds Survival Trust established a refuge population here of the very rare North Ronaldsay sheep, and the flock now numbers some 400.[4][5]
Wildlife
It is thought to be the third largest breeding ground for the Atlantic grey seal in the world, and is an important nesting site for greylag geese.
See also
References
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- ↑ John Maurius Wilson, The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland: Or, Dictionary of Scottish Topography, 1854
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- ↑ FreeCEN Orkney Website
- ↑ Gazetteer for Scotland: Linga Holm
- ↑ Farmers' Weekly news item about sale of Linga Holm in 1999
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External links
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