- Source: Quholm
Quholm (grid reference HY5221) is a farm in the northeast of Shapinsay, in the islands of Orkney, Scotland.
Historical sites
Slightly to the south along Shapinsay's northwest coast are located the coastal ayres of Lairo Water and the Ouse situated within Veantro Bay. There are significant archaeological sites not distant from Quholm, including Odin's Stone, Burroughston Broch, Linton Chapel, Castle Bloody and Mor Stein.
Notable links
William Irving, the father of Washington Irving, noted American author, was born in Quholm. Innsker Beach is situated very close by at the northwest edge of Quholm.
References
External links
Photograph of Washington Irving birthplace at Quholm
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Quholm
- Washington Irving
- List of places in Orkney
- Veantro Bay
- List of United Kingdom locations: Q
- Geo of Ork
- William Irving (American politician)
- Lairo Water
- Burroughston Broch
- Peter Irving
