Holm of Melby is a small uninhabited island off Mainland, Shetland in Scotland. It lies in the Sound of Papa just offshore from the settlement of Melby in the district of Sandness."Holm of Melby". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
It is less than a mile offshore from Melby and south-east of the nearby islands of Forewick Holm and Papa Stour. There is a natural arch on the north-west tip of the coastline. It is part of the Sandness Coast SSSI, the main feature of which is its rocky shoreline."Sandness Coast SSSI". Nature Scot. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
Cairns There are three ancient cairns in ruins on the island. At the site of the south cairn a few large stone slabs are visible protruding through the turf. There is no sign of an internal chamber. The north-western most cairn, which has no "discernible features" is about in diameter.
The cairn to the north-east is in diameter and about high. A group of three large stones suggest the presence of a chamber."Holm of Melby". Canmore. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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