Quholm
Quholm () is a hamlet in the northeast of Shapinsay, in the islands of Orkney, Scotland. It is located between the Loch of Stenness and the coast. 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. 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. References External links Photograph of Washington Irving birthplace at Quholm Archaeological sites in Orkney Shapinsay