Holm of Papa

#5319 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Holm of Papa is a very small uninhabited island in the Orkney Islands. It is around 21 hectares in size. It can be visited from its neighbouring island Papa Westray, or Papay, an island less than a hundred metres west of the Holm. ()

Alternative names: Area: 51.89 acres (0.0811 mi²)Coordinates: 59°21'1"N, 2°52'10"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Holm of Papa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knap of Howar, Noltland Castle, The Kelp Store, Lady Kirk.

1.5 miW
Archaeological site, Vernacular architecture
Knap of Howar, Papa Westray
38 min walk • The Knap of Howar on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland is a Neolithic farmstead which may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe.
5.2 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Noltland Castle, Westray
132 min walk • Noltland Castle is located near Pierowall on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.
0.6 miW
59°21'3"N • 2°53'9"W
The Kelp Store, Papa Westray
15 min walk • Museum
4.6 miSW
Church
Lady Kirk, Westray
117 min walk • The Lady Kirk at Pierowall is one of two ruined churches on the island of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
5 miSW
Archaeological site
Links of Noltland, Westray
127 min walk • Links of Noltland is an archaeological site near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The site contains the remains of both a Neolithic village and later Bronze Age dwellings.
6.3 miSW
Church
Westside Church, Westray
160 min walk • Westside Church is a 12th Century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It is in ruins, and is maintained by Historic Scotland. There is very little remaining of the church, except for the gable end. It is now roofless.