Where is Westray in Scotland?
Where is Westray in Scotland?
Orkney Islands
Westray (/ˈwɛstriː/, Scots: Westree) is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a usual resident population of just under 600 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the 15th-century Lady Kirk church and pedestrian ferry service to Papa Westray.
Do people live on Papa Westray?
It is the ninth largest of the Orkney Islands with an area of 918 hectares (2,270 acres). The island’s population was 90 as recorded by the 2011 census, an increase of over 35% since 2001 when there were only 65 usual residents.
Where is Papa Westray located?
Orkney
Papa Westray is one of the smallest islands in Orkney, off the far north coast of Scotland. Known to locals as Papay, this is a fascinating destination to visit and an engaging, sometimes challenging, place to live.
How do you get to Westray?
Westray is served by a regular ferry service, and you can fly to the island with Loganair’s Inter-Isles service too. This route includes the shortest scheduled flight in the world, between Westray and Papa Westray, which can only add to your island experience.
What is the population of Westray?
around 600
Westray has been described as ‘The Queen of the Isles’, it is the second largest of the North Isles with a population of around 600. Taking an hour and a half on the ferry from Kirkwall, the car and passenger ferry docks at Rapness at the far south of the island, while the main settlement, Pierowall, is in the north.
How many miles long is Westray?
Westray is a small island, part of Scotland’s Orkney Islands, with a population in 2011 of 588. Its two settlements are Rapness, the ferry port near its south end, and the larger Pierowall in the north. A lane stretches the six miles between them.
Is there a cafe on Papa Westray?
Eating Out. Self-service tea, coffee and homebakes are available at Beltane House in the hostel dining room. Look out for local events including dances and cinema screenings on the Papay Facebook page. Phone 01857 644 321.
How long is the ferry from Kirkwall to Westray?
The best way to get from Kirkwall to Westray without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 55m and costs £7 – £10. How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Westray? It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kirkwall to Westray, including transfers.
What size is Westray?
18.2 mi²
Westray/Area
Where is the Knap of Howar?
Papa Westray
The Knap of Howar (/ˈnæp ɒv haʊər/) on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland is a Neolithic farmstead which may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe.
How do I get from Westray to Kirkwall?
To get from the Orkney Mainland from Westray you must travel from Kirkwall. Island Mini Bus service available from each ferry during summer months. You could also take the airplane to Westray from Kirkwall airport. This service is run by Loganair and the duration of the journey is 15 minutes.
Westray is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a usual resident population of just under 600 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the 15th-century Lady Kirk church and pedestrian ferry service to Papa Westray .
Is Westray worth a visit on Orkney?
All in all, Westray was one of the big highlights of our week on Orkney. A must visit island; good roads and fantastic wildlife. Pity it is so far from home. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. After failing to find any puffins on Mainland, we didn’t hold out too much hope on our trip Westray.
Westray (Scots: Westree) is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a usual resident population of just under 600 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the 15th-century Lady Kirk church and pedestrian ferry service to Papa Westray.
How do I get to Westray from Kirkwall?
Westray can be reached from Kirkwall by ferry or by plane. Although it is a small island and great for walking, it is convenient to have some mean of transport… bike or car, making the ferry our preferred option.
