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Old Man of Hoy

rock, Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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landmark of Hoy

In Hoy
The Old Man of Hoy, a detached pillar of rock 450 feet (137 meters) high, is a famous landmark. Hoy is 14 miles (23 km) long and 6 miles (10 km) wide with an area of 53 square miles (137 square km). The island’s main economic…
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