Papa Westray, Orkney

Known to locals as Papay, Papa Westray is one of the most northerly of Scotland's Orkney islands. Described as 'Orkney in miniature', this small island is rich in archaeology - including the Knap of Howar (older than the Pyramids), the remains of the medieval chapel at St Tredwell's Loch and chambered cairns on the Papay Holm - and birdlife, especially on the North Hill RSPB reserve. The two-minute hop between Papa Westray and its neighbour Westray is the world's shortest scheduled flight.

This website provides information on how to get to Papa Westray, where to stay, ideas on what to see and do - and the Papay Development Trust Community Plan.

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In The News

8 Corncrakes reported on Papay

Flying banker receives MBE in Birthday Honours List

Papa Westray Flights. For current situation see Kirkwall Airport Live Flight Information

Papa Westray Community School awarded first 'excellent' inspection rating in Orkney. Top marks for Papay Primary School

Papa Westray Teenagers take world's shortest flight to school. School run lasts less than two minutes

Prehistoric carvings on the Holm of Papay, a small island off Papa Westray, may be representations of human features.

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