Westray and Papa Westray Orkney

Westray Connections 2013

siteAdmin — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:14:48 +0000

Westray Connections 2102 saw a variety of musicians of all ages and styles performing in venues across Westray with a concert and dance in the school hall on Saturday evening.

It was a great success and we hope that this year will be the same.

The date for Westray Connections this year will be Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September.

We hope to bring a variety of bands including the Kirkwall City Pipe Band.

As we get more information we will set up a dedicated page for the event so check back here soon to find out more…

If you’d like to see some photos from last years Westray Connection have a look at -

Westray’s Living Heritage

Hall of Einar Facebook album

AAKnowledge Weekend – Papa Westray

siteAdmin — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:58:19 +0000

AAKnowledge weekend in Papa Westray, Orkney, commemorating Britain’s last breeding pair of great auks.

A long weekend of activities on Papa Westray over 17th – 19th May 2013, organised by the Papay Community Association.

AAKnowledge Concert: 17th May 7:30pm ’til late
Farmers Market, Kelp Store: 18th May 11am – 2pm
Boat Trip(s) to Fowl Craig: 18th May 2pm – 4pm
AAKnowledge Dinner & Presentations, Beltane House: 18th May 7pm ’til late
Commemorative walk to Great Auk Monument & Picnic: 19th May 11am – 2pm

Download full programme in PDF format.

Westray Walks: Introduction

siteAdmin — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:06:49 +0000

There are five sign posted Westray Walks

Westray Walks: West Westray Coast

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:42:17 +0000

8.8km linear cliff top trail, maritime heath, ending Noup Head lighthouse.

Westray Walks: West Westray Walk – Noup Head Loop

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:38:25 +0000

A circular walk of 6.4km (4 miles) following part of the West Westray Walk
A linear walk of 6.3km following the West Westray Walk to West Kirbist

Westray Walks: Tuquoy and Mae Sands

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:36:01 +0000

A 3.6km circular walk from the Bay of Tuquoy to Cross Kirk
A longer 6.2km walk including the beach at Mae Sands

Westray Walks: Castle O’ Burrian and the Bay of Tafts

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:35:25 +0000

A short 1.2km walk, to the Castle o’ Burrian to view puffins
A longer 5.5km circular walk to Stanger Head and the Bay of Tafts

Westray Walks: Kirk, Castle and Beach

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:34:16 +0000

Easy circular walks exploring a medieval church, a broch, a castle and the finest sandy beach in Westray
The longest route is approximately 6km, or just go for a stroll on the beach

Haff Yok Cafe

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:18:06 +0000

The Haff Yok Cafe is open daily throughout the summer for family food and refreshments. Situated conveniently in the north end of the village near the Fire Station and the Lady Kirk. Plenty of parking available and only 2 minutes walk from the village shops.

2013 Opening times – Friday 10 May 2013 through to Sunday 29 September 2013
Sun/Mon 12:30 – 17:00
Tue-Sat 10:30 – 17:00

For more information on the tours offered visit their website.

Enquiries

[contact-form-7]Haff Yok Cafe
Pierowall
Westray
Orkney
KW17 2DH

01857 677767

Braehead Manse

siteAdmin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:14:46 +0000

Braehead Manse offers quality Bed and Breakfast or Self-Catering accommodation on the north west Orkney island of Westray. Two en-suite bedrooms are supported via a large open plan kitchen/diner/lounge arrangement for Self-Catering users.

Braehead Manse is situated 1mile south of the village, on the hilltop over looking Pierowall village with views of the village and Papa Westray.

A warm and friendly welcome to all who visit.

For more information on the tours offered visit their website.

Enquiries

[contact-form-7]Braehead Manse
Westray
Orkney
KW17 2DB

01857 677861