Noltland Castle, Westray

Name: Noltland Castle
Address: Westray, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Westray

Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'15"N, 3°0'16"W

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Westray United Kingdom

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Noltland Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knap of Howar, Noup Head Lighthouse, The Kelp Store, Lady Kirk.

3.9 miNE
Archaeological site, Vernacular architecture
Knap of Howar, Papa Westray
99 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.
2.4 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray
62 min walk • Noup Head Lighthouse lies on the north west headland of the isle of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It was constructed by David A Stevenson in 1898 for the Northern Lighthouse Board.
4.7 miNE
59°21'3"N • 2°53'9"W
The Kelp Store, Papa Westray
119 min walk • Museum
0.6 miE
Church
Lady Kirk, Westray
17 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.
5.2 miNE
Island
Holm of Papa
132 min walk • 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.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Muckle Water
140 min walk • Muckle Water is a long, narrow fresh water loch on Ward Hill on Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. It is the biggest loch on the island and is popular for fishing. It can be reached by a track from the roadside. The Suso Burn on the north eastern shore drains the loch into the Sound of Rousay.
~1120 ftNE
Archaeological site
Links of Noltland, Westray
6 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.
3.8 miSE
Church
Westside Church, Westray
97 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Noltland Castle?

Nearby attractions include Links of Noltland, Westray (6 min walk), Lady Kirk, Westray (17 min walk).