Rusk Holm
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Rusk Holm is a small island in the Orkneys, near Faray to the west.
[edit] History
There is a prehistoric cairn on it[1] .
Rusk Holm is also home to "Holmie Sheep", which are similar to the North Ronaldsay sheep.
[edit] Geography and geology
Corn Holm is made up of red sandstone.
It is in Rapness Sound.
[edit] References
- ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
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