The Holm of Skaw is a small islet off the northeast coast of the island of Unst.
The island is 57 feet (17 m) in height.
[2] Tidal currents are slack between Holm of Skaw and Herma Ness at high water, and the passage may be made by small boats.
The Skaw Röst, a dangerous tidal race, forms off the shore of the Holm of Skaw and Lamba Ness.
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