Papa Westray, also known as Papay, is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of 65 at the time of the 2001 Census, now increased to 70 people. The soil is very fertile, and this has long been a draw to the island.
Current historical attractions on the island include Holland House with an associated folk museum and the Knap of Howar Neolithic farmstead (Historic Scotland).
It is the tenth largest of the Orkneys with an area of 3½...
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Papa Westray, also known as Papay, is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of 65 at the time of the 2001 Census, now increased to 70 people. The soil is very fertile, and this has long been a draw to the island.
Current historical attractions on the island include Holland House with an associated folk museum and the Knap of Howar Neolithic farmstead (Historic Scotland).
It is the tenth largest of the Orkneys with an area of 3½ square miles (about 9 km²).
Orkney Ferries sail from Papa Westray to Pierowall and Rapness on Westray, and Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland. Planes fly from Papa Westray Airport to Westray and Kirkwall; the hop from Papa Westray to Westray is reputedly the world's shortest scheduled flight.
At the northern tip of the island lies North Hill 49 metres (161 ft), the island's highest point and an RSPB nature reserve. Many sea birds breed on the island, including Arctic terns and Arctic skuas. It was one of the last places where the Great Auk was...
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