Holm, Orkney, KW17 2RT

Holm, also spelled Ham, is a parish on Mainland, Orkney. The locality is part of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland, situated on the island of Mainland. As a parish, it is a defined area within the district of KW 17, reflecting the administrative divisions used in postal addresses. The name Holm is historically used in the region, and the settlement type is indicated as a parish, suggesting a community with local governance and a distinct identity within the broader Orkney context. Residents and visitors find that Holm retains the characteristic rural and coastal ambience associated with the Orkney islands, while being part of the larger Mainland area.