Holm Community Heritage at St Nicholas Kirk

Holm Community Heritage at St Nicholas Kirk The Holm Community Heritage are dedicated to keeping the ownership of the kirk within the Holm Community, preserving the building and its character.

The building has been made accessible to the public, with an archive created for visitors to the kirkyard. If you would like to be on the mailing list of the Holm Community Heritage at St Nicholas Kirk's, please let us know. Charity number SCO 44541

The opening hours are 1 May - 30 September 10 am - 6 pm.

Work already under way at the Kirk, making the best of the 'good' weather!
14/06/2026

Work already under way at the Kirk, making the best of the 'good' weather!

Grant Applications Successful!!We're delighted to confirm that we have received funding of £50,000 each from the Crown E...
08/06/2026

Grant Applications Successful!!

We're delighted to confirm that we have received funding of £50,000 each from the Crown Estate's Community-led Local Development Fund, OIC's Community Development Fund and The Orkney Trust, as stated in the really positive article in this week's The Orcadian (Thursday, June 4, 2026 edition).

Further details can be found on our webpage - https://theouldkirk.blogspot.com/2026/06/grant-applications-successful.html

06/06/2026

We’re pleased to share an update on the café at Scapa Flow Museum as we head into the summer season.

The Museum is open daily from 9:30am to 4:15pm, and we’re delighted to welcome visitors to the café Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 3:45pm.

Visitors can enjoy a selection of hot drinks and fantastic cakes, with plans to expand the menu over the summer.

We’re continuing to develop the café service and look forward to growing the offer over time.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you to Scapa Flow Museum!

It's not been the bonniest of days, but we got a bit of a bright spell down by the kirk this evening.
31/05/2026

It's not been the bonniest of days, but we got a bit of a bright spell down by the kirk this evening.

31/05/2026

🎉 We're Back Open 7 Days a Week! 🎉
The wait is over, we're delighted to let you know that The Barrier View Café is now open every day of the week once again! ☕🍰
Our opening hours are:
📅 Monday – Saturday
⏰ 10:00am – 4:30pm
🍴 Kitchen last orders: 3:00pm
☕ Coffee, cake & drinks last orders: 4:00pm
📅 Sunday
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
🍴 Kitchen last orders: 3:00pm
☕ Coffee, cake & drinks last orders: 3:45pm
Whether you're joining us for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, or simply to enjoy the stunning views across the Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel, we'd love to welcome you through our doors.
Thank you for all your support over the quieter months. We can't wait to see familiar faces and welcome plenty of new ones too!
See you soon! ❤️

Had a lovely afternoon at the Barrier View Cafe in Holm for The Italian Chapel Creative Award Showcase and Prizegiving 2...
31/05/2026

Had a lovely afternoon at the Barrier View Cafe in Holm for The Italian Chapel Creative Award Showcase and Prizegiving 2026, hosted by The Friends of The Italian Chapel. Lots of creative entries, many of which will be on display at the Picky Centre after today.

31/05/2026

A new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze

Gearing up for the Car Boot Sale and Plant Sale organised by the Holm Community Association to raise funds for the play ...
31/05/2026

Gearing up for the Car Boot Sale and Plant Sale organised by the Holm Community Association to raise funds for the play park. Hope to see lots of folk there!

✨️ St Nicholas Kirk will be open over the festive time for anybody who would like to enjoy some quiet time in peaceful s...
18/12/2025

✨️ St Nicholas Kirk will be open over the festive time for anybody who would like to enjoy some quiet time in peaceful surroundings 🕯✨️

It’s the final few weeks to explore this year’s exhibitions at St Nicholas Kirk, Holm before we close at the end of Sept...
06/09/2025

It’s the final few weeks to explore this year’s exhibitions at St Nicholas Kirk, Holm before we close at the end of September.

This year’s displays include:
🛠️ The Building of the Barriers
🚣 Davie Flett’s Experience of Rowing the North West Passage

Come along while you still can!

Address

St Nicholas Church, Cornquoy Road, Holm, Orkney
Kirkwall
KW172SD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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