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Westray: Heritage

Westray has much to offer the visitor interested in either natural or archaeological history.

Of course the Orkney Venus or Westray Wife as she is known locally has been the showpiece of recent times, but there is much more to explore. The Heritage centre in Pierowall is the ideal starting point.

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The Westray Stone

In 1981, when quarrying, workmen unearthed a large decorated stone which was subsequently deemed to be 4000 – 5000 years old. Called the Westray Stone, it is a unique example […]

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Links of Noltland Dig

The archaeological excavation at Links of Noltland is not currently active. Artefacts from the dig can be seen at the Westray Heritage Centre- including the famous ‘Westray Wife’ figurine, the […]

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Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre is a “must see” starting point for anyone interested in Westray’s past. Situated in the centre of Pierowall village The Heritage Centre is a Visit Scotland 4 […]

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Westray Wife

The Westray Wife (also known as the Orkney Venus) is a small Neolithic figurine, 4 cm in height, carved from sandstone that was discovered during an Historic Scotland dig at […]

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