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Papa Westray
Papa Westray — island, part of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Papa Westray is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW17 2BU. Entry is free. There is no nearest railway station, as it is an island.
About
Papa Westray is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 90 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island, part of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.3531°, -2.8910°.
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Summary from the official site
Papa Westray, also known as Papay, is one of the smallest islands in Orkney, rich in archaeology and natural beauty. Visitors can explore ancient sites like the Knap of Howar and enjoy birdwatching, particularly on the North Hill. The island has a small, stable community and offers a glimpse into its rejuvenated heritage.
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From the Wikipedia article
Papa Westray ( PAP-ə WEST-ree; Scots: Papa Westree), also known as Papay, is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, United Kingdom. The fertile soil has long been a draw to the island. Attractions on the island include Holland House with an associated folk museum and the Knap of Howar Neolithic farmstead run by Historic Scotland. It is the ninth largest of the Orkney Islands with an area of 918 hectares (2,270 acres). The island's population was 95 as recorded by the 2022 census, an increase of over 45% since 2001 when there were only 65 usual residents.
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Background
History
The Knap of Howar Neolithic farmstead (Historic Scotland; accessible at all times) is the oldest preserved house in northern Europe, dating from around 3500 BC. The island is one of the 'Papeys' or 'islands of the papar. Joseph Anderson noted that: {{Blockquote|The two Papeys, the great and the little (anciently Papey Meiri and Papey Minni), [are] now Papa Westray and Papa Stronsay ... Fordun in his enumeration of the islands, has a 'Papeay tertia' [third Papey], which is not now known. There are three islands in Shetland called Papey, and both in Orkney and in Shetland, there are several districts named Paplay or Papplay, doubtless the same as Papyli of Iceland. Also on the island is the…
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- Coordinates
- 59.3531, -2.8910
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 90
- Official site
- www.papawestray.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q931770 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Papa Westray (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Papay Beach.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Kelp Store
Museums · 0.4 km
Papa Westray Airport
Islands · 0.5 km
War Memorial, Papa Westray
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Papa Westray Hostel
Hostels · 0.7 km
St Boniface Kirk (Papa Westray)
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Munkerhoose Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Holland House, Papa Westray
Museums · 0.9 km
Windmill, Holland Farm, Papa Westray
Windmills · 1.0 km
Knap of Howar
Hill forts · 1.2 km
Holm of Papa
Islands · 1.3 km
St Tredwell's Chapel Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
St Tredwell's Chapel Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
The Kelp Store
The Kelp Store — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Papa Westray Airport
Papa Westray Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, Papa Westray
War Memorial, Papa Westray — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Papa Westray Hostel
Papa Westray Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Boniface Kirk (Papa Westray)
St Boniface Kirk (Papa Westray) — Historic church on Papa Westray, in Orkney, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Munkerhoose Broch
Munkerhoose Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Papa Westray
Places to stay
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Papa Westray Hostel
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Papa Westray?
- Papa Westray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BU).
- What is Papa Westray?
- Papa Westray — island, part of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Papa Westray?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BU.
- Is Papa Westray free to visit?
- Yes, Papa Westray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Papa Westray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.