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What is the Old Man of Hoy?

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The Old Man of Hoy, (formed of Old Red Sandstone) is a 449-foot sea stack on the island of Hoy. The island of Hoy is part of the Orkney archipelago and is off the north coast of Scotland.

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The Old Man of Hoy is a 449-foot (137m) sea stack on the island of Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland. Formed from Old Red Sandstone, it is one of the tallest stacks in Britain. The Old Man is popular with climbers, and was first climbed in 1966.

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Where is the old man of hoy?

Hoy Island, Scotland


How old is the Old Man of Hoy?

About 400 years old.


What continent is the Old Man of Hoy in?

Europe.


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Old Man of Hoy is off the coast of the Scottish Island of Hoy.


The Old Man of Hoy is in which Scottish island group?

The Orkney Islands!


What is the translation for viejo hoy?

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Why is the Old Man of Hoy is so popular with climbers?

Because people climb


How was the Old Man of Hoy Formed?

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How old is Chris Hoy?

Chris Hoy is 41 years old (birthdate: March 23, 1976).


Where is the tallest coastal stack in the british isles?

At 449 feet (137 metres) The Old Man of Hoy at the island of Hoy in the Orkney Islands, is Britain's tallest stack. It is red sandstone on a basalt plinth.


Is Chris Hoy married to a man?

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How do you say How is my man doing today in Spanish?

' Cómo está hoy mi hombre? ' / ' Cómo está mi hombre hoy? '