Papa Stronsay

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Papa Stronsay is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Stronsay. It is 74 hectares in size, and 13 metres above sea level at its highest point. After being largely abandoned, the island was bought at the end of the 20th century by traditionalist Catholic monks of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, who operate a monastery and farm there. ()

Alternative names: Area: 182.86 acres (0.2857 mi²)Coordinates: 59°9'7"N, 2°34'54"W

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Papa Stronsay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quoyness chambered cairn, Midgarth, Holm of Huip, Stronsay.

5.1 miN
Archaeological site
Quoyness chambered cairn, Sanday
131 min walk • Quoyness chambered cairn is a Neolithic burial monument located on the island of Sanday in Orkney, Scotland. Similar to Maeshowe in design, the tomb was probably built around 3000 BC.
3.5 miSW
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Midgarth
90 min walk • Linga Holm, commonly known as Linga, Midgarth and the Holm of Midgarth is an uninhabited Scottish island extending to approximately 57 hectares situated 700 metres west of Stronsay island in the Orkney archipelago.
2.7 miNW
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Holm of Huip
69 min walk • The Holm of Huip is a small island in the Orkney Islands, in Spurness Sound to the north west of Stronsay. The Holm has a cairn on it, and a number of grey seals.
0.9 miSW
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Stronsay
24 min walk • Stronsay is an island in Orkney, Scotland. It is known as Orkney's 'Island of Bays', owing to an irregular shape with miles of coastline, with three large bays separated by two isthmuses: St Catherine's Bay to the west, the Bay of Holland to the south and Mill Bay to the east.
7.6 miNW
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Calf of Eday
195 min walk • The Calf of Eday is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. It is known for its wildlife and its prehistoric ruins.

Papa Stronsay

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Papa Stronsay plan & book

Papa Stronsay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Quoyness chambered cairn, Sanday

Midgarth

Holm of Huip

Stronsay

Calf of Eday