Whether you are staying in the isle or visiting for the day our twice-weekly island tour will help you make the most of Papay’s spectacular scenery, wildlife, history and culture. An experienced guide will collect you from the boat, plane or hostel and take you by minibus and foot around the ‘must see’ 6000 year …read more
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Papa Westray Hostel
Quality hostel accommodation run by an island community co-operative. All rooms en-suite with sea views over the Holm of Papay and excellent self-catering and lounge facilities. The hostel is ideally situated within easy walking distance of beaches, archaeological sites and the community shop and is a perfect base for exploring the isle. Warm welcome guaranteed. …read more
St Boniface Kirk
Two Pictish cross-slabs that were found in the kirkyard at St Boniface are evidence that there has been a kirk on this site since at least the late 7th century – probably originally founded as a base for missionary campaigns among the pagan Picts. The present building dates from the 12th century, and was enlarged …read more
Knap of Howar
The Knap of Howar is not only one of the most significant archaeological sites in Orkney, but the site of the oldest standing houses in northern Europe. These two buildings are significantly older than the village at Skara Brae, and were inhabited from about 3800 BC by neolithic farmers who grew crops on the fertile …read more
Errival Tours
We are Stuart and Mary Thompson and we want to make your tour special – Errival is the highest point on Papay and we’ll endeavour to make your time with us a high point of your visit to Orkney! We are open all year round and details of our tour itinerary can be found on …read more
Recycle by Design™
Recycled by Design™ is an independent retailer and creator of unique, one-off designs, in recycled, felted, woollen knitwear. Founded in 2003, we supply local retail shops, outlets further afield in the UK, America and Japan. Our online store ensures wherever you are, we can deliver our products to you. The Recycled by Design™ team, inspired …read more
Holm View
Comfortable detached self catering cottage on a small friendly island. Sleeps four (twin and double bedrooms each with ensuite shower room). Strictly non-smoking, and sorry but no pets. Peaceful location near the Old Pier, overlooking sandy beaches and Holm of Papay. Birds, seals, archaeological sites and well-stocked shop nearby. Fully inclusive charges for 2008: £200 …read more
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