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There are many Scottish islands that include the name "Linga". See Linga (disambiguation).
Midgarth, also known as the Holm of Midgarth and Linga Holm is an uninhabited Scottish island extending to approximately 57 ha (141 acres) situated 700 m (2300 ft) west of Stronsay island in the Orkney archipelago.[1] The name "Linga Holm" is derived from the Old Norse Lyngholm.[2]
[edit] History
In common with many other Orkney islands, Midgarth contains numerous archaeological remains. These include pictish houses and ancient cairns.
Although it is currently uninhabited, a household of six was recorded in 1841.[3][4]
[edit] 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ John Maurius Wilson, The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland: Or, Dictionary of Scottish Topography, 1854
- ^ Anderson, Joseph (Ed.) (1893) Orkneyinga Saga. Translated by Jón A. Hjaltalin & Gilbert Goudie. Edinburgh. James Thin and Mercat Press (1990 reprint). ISBN 0-901824-25-9
- ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
- ^ FreeCEN Orkney Website
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 59.13256° N 2.67444° W
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